Compositions and Methods for Inhibiting BMP

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides small-molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling and compositions and methods for inhibiting BMP signaling. These compounds and compositions may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation. These compounds and compositions may also be used to reduce circulating levels of ApoB-100 or LDL and treat or prevent acquired or congenital hypercholesterolemia or hyperlipoproteinemia; diseases, disorders, or syndromes associated with defects in lipid absorption or metabolism; or diseases, disorders, or syndromes caused by hyperlipidemia.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application Ser. No. 62/024,870, filed 15 Jul. 2014, the contentsof which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

This invention was created in the performance of a Cooperative Researchand Development Agreement with the National Institutes of Health, anAgency of the Department of Health and Human Services. This inventionwas further supported by National Institutes of Health Grants3R01AR057374 and 3R01AR057374-0351. The Government of the United Stateshas certain rights in this invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Signaling involving the Transforming Growth Factor β (TGF-β) superfamilyof ligands is central to a wide range of cellular processes, includingcell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. TGF-β signaling involvesbinding of a TGF-β ligand to a type II receptor (a serine/threoninekinase), which recruits and phosphorylates a type I receptor. The type Ireceptor then phosphorylates a receptor-regulated SMAD (R-SMAD; e.g.,SMAD1, SMAD2, SMAD3, SMADS, SMAD8 or SMAD9), which binds to SMAD4, andthe SMAD complex then enters the nucleus where it plays a role intranscriptional regulation. The TGF superfamily of ligands includes twomajor branches, characterized by TGF-β/activin/nodal and BoneMorphogenetic Proteins (BMPs).

Signals mediated by bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) ligands servediverse roles throughout the life of vertebrates. During embryogenesis,the dorsoventral axis is established by BMP signaling gradients formedby the coordinated expression of ligands, receptors, co-receptors, andsoluble inhibitors (Massague et al. Nat. Rev. Mol. Cell. Biol.1:169-178, 2000). Excess BMP signaling causes ventralization, anexpansion of ventral at the expense of dorsal structures, whilediminished BMP signaling causes dorsalization, an expansion of dorsal atthe expense of ventral structures (Nguyen et al. Dev. Biol. 199: 93-110,1998; Furthauer et al. Dev. Biol. 214:181-196, 1999; Mintzer et al.Development 128:859-869, 2001; Schmid et al. Development 127:957-967,2000). BMPs are key regulators of gastrulation, mesoderm induction,organogenesis, and endochondral bone formation, and regulate the fatesof multipotent cell populations (Zhao, Genesis 35:43-56, 2003). BMPsignals also play critical roles in physiology and disease, and areimplicated in primary pulmonary hypertension, hereditary hemorrhagictelangiectasia syndrome, fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, andjuvenile polyposis syndrome (Waite et al. Nat. Rev. Genet. 4:763-773,2003; Papanikolaou et al. Nat. Genet. 36:77-82, 2004; Shore et al. Nat.Genet. 38:525-527, 2006).

The BMP signaling family is a diverse subset of the TGF-β superfamily(Sebald et al. Biol. Chem. 385:697-710, 2004). Over twenty known BMPligands are recognized by three distinct type II (BMPRII, ActRIIa, andActRIIb) and at least four type I (ALK1, ALK2, ALK3, and ALK6)receptors. Dimeric ligands facilitate assembly of receptor heteromers,allowing the constitutively-active type II receptor serine/threoninekinases to phosphorylate type I receptor serine/threonine kinases.Activated type I receptors phosphorylate BMP-responsive (BR-) SMADeffectors (SMADs 1, 5, and 8) to facilitate nuclear translocation incomplex with SMAD4, a co-SMAD that also facilitates TGF signaling. Inaddition, BMP signals can activate intracellular effectors such as MAPKp38 in a SMAD-independent manner (Nohe et al. Cell Signal 16:291-299,2004). Soluble BMP inhibitors, such as noggin, chordin, gremlin, andfollistatin, limit BMP signaling by ligand sequestration.

A role for BMP signals in regulating expression of hepcidin, a peptidehormone and central regulator of systemic iron balance, has also beensuggested (Pigeon et al. J. Biol. Chem. 276:7811-7819, 2001; Fraenkel etal. J. Clin. Invest. 115:1532-1541, 2005; Nicolas et al. Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 99:4596-4601, 2002; Nicolas et al. Nat. Genet.34:97-101, 2003). Hepcidin binds and promotes degradation offerroportin, the sole iron exporter in vertebrates. Loss of ferroportinactivity prevents mobilization of iron to the bloodstream fromintracellular stores in enterocytes, macrophages, and hepatocytes(Nemeth et al. Science 306:2090-2093, 2004). The link between BMPsignaling and iron metabolism represents a potential target fortherapeutics.

Given the tremendous structural diversity of the BMP and TGF-βsuperfamily at the level of ligands (>25 distinct ligands at present)and receptors (four type I and three type II receptors that recognizeBMPs), and the heterotetrameric manner of receptor binding, traditionalapproaches for inhibiting BMP signals via soluble receptors, endogenousinhibitors, or neutralizing antibodies are not practical or effective.Endogenous inhibitors such as noggin and follistatin have limitedspecificity for ligand subclasses. Single receptors have limitedaffinity for ligand, whereas receptors heterotetramers exhibit morespecificity for particular ligands. Neutralizing antibodies which arespecific for particular ligands or receptors have been previouslydescribed, and are also limited by the structural diversity of thissignaling system. Thus, there is a need in the art for pharmacologicagents that specifically antagonize BMP signaling pathways and that canbe used to manipulate these pathways in therapeutic or experimentalapplications, such as those listed above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, the invention provides compounds represented by generalFormula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrugthereof:

wherein

-   -   X and Y are independently selected from CR¹⁵ and N, preferably        both N;    -   Z is selected from CR³ and N, preferably CR³, most preferably        CH;    -   Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl ring or a substituted        or unsubstituted heteroaryl ring;    -   L₁ is absent or selected from substituted or unsubstituted        alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted or        unsubstituted cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkyl-heteroalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or        unsubstituted heterocyclylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted        heterocyclyl-heteroalkyl, and substituted or unsubstituted        heteroalkyl; and    -   J and K are both absent or, independently for each occurrence,        are each CR¹⁶;    -   A is CR¹⁶;    -   B and E are each independently CR¹⁷;    -   if J and K are absent, then G is R¹⁶ and M is R¹⁷; if J and K        are not absent, then G is CR¹⁶ and M is CR¹⁷;    -   R³ is selected from H, halogen, cyano, and substituted or        unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, acylamino, carbamate, sulfonyl,        sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido;    -   R⁴ is selected from

and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl or heteroaryl ring;

-   -   R¹⁵, independently for each occurrence, is selected from H,        halogen, cyano, and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,        cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        acylamino, carbamate, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or        sulfonamido, preferably H;    -   R¹⁶, independently for each occurrence, is selected from H, OH,        halogen, cyano, carboxyl, and substituted or unsubstituted acyl,        alkanol, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl,        heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl,        heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, ester, alkylamino, aminoalkyl, alkoxy,        alkylthio, acyloxy, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido, amidino,        sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide;    -   R¹⁷, independently for each occurrence, is selected from R¹⁶ and        —R²², —NH₂, —NHR²², —N(R²²)₂, halogen, —CO₂H, —CO₂R²², —CONH₂,        —CONHR²², —CON(R²²)₂, —C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NHR²²)═N(OH),        —C(N(R²²)₂)═N(OH), —C(NH₂)═NH, —C(NHR²²)═NH, —C(NHR²²)═NR²²,        —C(N(R²²)₂)═NH, —C(N(R²²)₂)═NR²², —CN, —CH₂CH₂OH, —CH₂OH,        —CH₂SO₂NH₂, —CH₂SO₂NHR²², —CH₂SO₂N(R²²)₂, —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NHR²²,        —SO₂N(R²²)₂, —NHSO₂R²², —SO₂R²², —CH₂SO₂R²², —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHR²²,        —CH₂N(R²²)₂, —C(O)R²²,

—CH(OH)R²², —C(OH)(R²²)₂, —CH(NH₂)(R²²), —CH(NHR²²)(R²²),—CH(N(R²²)₂)(R²²), pyrazol-3-yl, pyrazol-4-yl, and —OR²², provided thatat least one R¹⁷ is —R²², —NH₂, —NHR²², —N(R²²)₂, halogen, —CO₂H,—CO₂R²², —CONH₂, —CONHR²², —CON(R²²)₂, —C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NHR²²)═N(OH),—C(N(R²²)₂)═N(OH), —C(NH₂)═NH, —C(NHR²²)═NH, —C(NHR²²)═NR²²,—C(N(R²²)₂)═NH, —C(N(R²²)₂)═NR²², —CN, —CH₂CH₂OH, —CH₂OH, —CH₂SO₂NH₂,—CH₂SO₂NHR²², —CH₂SO₂N(R²²)₂, —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NHR²², —SO₂N(R²²)₂,—NHSO₂R²², —SO₂R²², —CH₂SO₂R²², —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHR²², —CH₂N(R²²)₂,—C(O)R²²,

—CH(OH)R²², —C(OH)(R²²)₂, —CH(NH₂)(R²²), —CH(NHR²²)(R²²),—CH(N(R²²)²)(R²²), pyrazol-3-yl, pyrazol-4-yl, or —OR²²;

-   -   R²¹, independently for each occurrence, is selected from H and        substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl,        heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl,        heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide,        preferably from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,        aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl,        heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, more        preferably from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, and        most preferably from H and lower alkyl, such as methyl or ethyl;        and    -   R²², independently for each occurrence, is selected from lower        alkyl (e.g., CH₃ or CF₃) and cycloalkyl (preferably cyclopropyl        or cyclobutyl).

In certain embodiments, at least one R″ represents a moiety selectedfrom —R²², —NH₂, —NHR²², halogen, —CO₂H, —CO₂R²², —CONH₂, —CONHR²²,—C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NHR²²)═N(OH), —C(NHR²²)═NH, —CN, —CH₂CH₂OH, —CH₂OH,—CH₂SO₂NH₂, —CH₂SO₂NHR²², —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NHR²², —NHSO₂R²², —SO₂R²²,—CH₂SO₂R²², —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHR²², —C(O)R²²,

CH(OH)R²², —C(OH)(R²²)₂, —CH(NH₂)(R²²), —CH(NHR²²)(R²²), pyrazol-3-yl,or —OR²². In certain embodiments, this R¹⁷ is located at position B; inother embodiments, this R¹⁷ is located at position E.

In certain embodiments, R²² is methyl, CF₃, ethyl, isopropyl, orcyclopropyl.

In certain embodiments, at least one R¹⁷ represents a moiety selectedfrom —CO₂H, —CONH₂, —CH₂OH, —CN, —C(O)CH₃, —CH(OH)CH₃, —C(OH)(CH₃)₂,—C(O)CF₃, —CH(NH₂)CF₃, —SO₂CH₃, —SO₂NH₂ and

In certain embodiments, this R¹⁷ is located at position B; in otherembodiments, this R¹⁷ is located at position E.

In certain embodiments, L₁ is not

In certain such embodiments, L₁ is an alkyl chain (e.g., methylene orethylene), optionally substituted with one or more substituents, such aslower alkyl (e.g., methyl) or halogen (e.g., fluoro) substituents,including geminal disubstitution with such groups.

In certain preferred embodiments, L₁ is absent. In other embodiments, L₁has a structure

wherein Q is selected from CR¹⁰R¹¹, NR¹², O, S, S(O), and SO₂; R¹⁰ andR¹¹, independently for each occurrence, are selected from H andsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, cyano, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido; R¹² isselected from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide; and n is an integer from0-4, wherein any CH₂ subunit of L₁ is optionally substituted with one ortwo lower alkyl groups, e.g.,

or represents a carbon atom in a 3-5-membered cycloalkyl or heterocyclylring.

In yet other embodiments, L₁ has a structure

wherein Q is selected from CR¹⁰R¹¹, NR¹², O, S, S(O), and SO₂; R¹⁰ andR¹¹, independently for each occurrence, are selected from H andsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, cyano, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido; R¹²selected from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide; and n is an integer from0-4, wherein any CH₂ subunit of L₁ is optionally substituted with one ortwo lower alkyl groups, preferably one or two methyl groups.

In certain embodiments, when J and K are each CR¹⁶, X is selected from Nor CH.

In certain embodiments, when J and K are absent, R¹⁷ is selected from—C(NH₂)═NH or —C(NH₂)═N(OH).

In certain embodiments, Ar is a substituted or unsubstitutednitrogen-containing heteroaryl group selected from pyridine, pyrazine,pyrimidine, oxazole, thiazole, and thiadiazole, e.g., selected fromsubstituted or unsubstituted:

In certain embodiments, Ar represents a six-membered ring. In certainsuch embodiments, L₁ is disposed on the para-position of Ar relative tothe central bicyclic core.

In certain embodiments wherein Ar is substituted, the substituent isselected from deuterium, halogen (preferably fluoro or chloro), hydroxy,cyano, lower alkyl (preferably methyl or ethyl, most preferably methyl),or lower alkoxy (preferably methoxy).

In certain embodiments, Ar is a substituted or unsubstitutedsix-membered ring. In certain such embodiments, L₁ is disposed on thepara-position of Ar relative to the bicyclic core bearing X, Y, and Z.In certain embodiments of the foregoing wherein Ar is phenyl substitutedwith a non-protium substituent, either the substituent is halogen(preferably fluoro or chloro) or cyano, or is positioned ortho to L₁, orboth.

In preferred embodiments, R⁴ includes a moiety with a pK_(a) greaterthan about 4 for its conjugate acid, preferably a nitrogen-containingmoiety. Exemplary moieties include primary, secondary, or tertiaryamines, guanidines, and certain nitrogen-containing heteroaryl rings,such as a pyridine, pyrazole, indazole, imidazole, quinoline, thiazole,and oxazole rings. Representative nitrogen-containing moieties thatwould not have a pK_(a) greater than 4 for their conjugate acids includeamides, ureas, and sulfonamides, and nitrogen-containing heteroarylswhere the lone pair of the only nitrogen is delocalized, as in indolesand pyrroles.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is a primary, secondary, or tertiary acyclicamine, preferably NH₂. In certain such embodiments, L₁ may be analkylene, such as —CH₂—, —CH(Me)—, —C(Me)₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, etc.

R⁴ may be a 4-6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl ring, whichmay be optionally substituted, e.g., by hydroxyl, lower alkyl, halogen,etc., or even by forming a spirocycle with another cycloalkyl orheterocyclyl ring. The ring may be linked to L₁ through a nitrogen atomof the ring, or through a carbon atom of the ring. In certainembodiments, however, R⁴ is not

In certain other embodiments, R⁴ is

In certain such embodiments, L₁ is absent, and R¹⁷ is optionally—CH(OH)R²² or —C(OH)(R²²)₂.

In certain other embodiments, R⁴ is

which ring may optionally be further substituted, e.g., by a methylgroup at the point of attachment to L₁. In certain such embodiments, L₁is absent.

In yet other embodiments, R⁴ is

wherein

-   -   V is a direct bond (in which case R⁵ is absent), N, CH, or CCH₃,        preferably a bond, N or CH;    -   W is N, CH, or CCH₃, preferably N or CH, provided that at least        one of V and W is N;    -   R⁵ is selected from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,        acyl, or ester (thereby forming a carbamate when V is N); and    -   R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently selected from H or alkyl,        preferably from H or methyl, or R⁶ and R⁷ taken together form a        one- or two-carbon bridge.

In certain other embodiments, R⁴ is selected from

L₁ is absent or selected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl andheteroalkyl, preferably absent; V is absent or is C(R²¹)₂, O, or NR²¹;R²⁰ is absent or represents from 1-4 substituents selected fromsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,acyl, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, and sulfonamido; and R²¹,independently for each occurrence, is selected from H and substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acyl,sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide.

In certain such embodiments, R⁵ is H, R⁶ and R⁷ are each methyl, and R⁶forms a one-carbon (e.g., CH₂) bridge to the carbon atom adjacent to R⁷and NR⁵.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula I has a structure of oneof compounds 1-209.

In another aspect, the invention provides compounds represented bygeneral Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug thereof:

wherein

-   -   X and Y are independently selected from CR¹⁵ and N, preferably        both N;    -   Z is selected from CR³ and N, preferably CR³, most preferably        CH;    -   Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl ring (e.g., a        substituted or unsubstituted phenyl ring) or a substituted or        unsubstituted heteroaryl ring (e.g., a pyridyl or pyrimidyl        ring);    -   L₁ is absent or selected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl        and heteroalkyl; and    -   J and K are both absent or, independently for each occurrence,        are each CR¹⁶;    -   A and B, independently for each occurrence, are CR¹⁶;    -   E is CR¹⁷;    -   if J and K are absent, then G and M are each independently R¹⁶;        if J and K are not absent, then G and M are each independently        CR¹⁷;    -   R³ is selected from H, halogen, cyano, and substituted or        unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, acylamino, carbamate, sulfonyl,        sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido;    -   R⁴ is selected from

and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl or heteroaryl ring;

-   -   R¹⁵, independently for each occurrence, is selected from H,        halogen, cyano, and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,        cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        acylamino, carbamate, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or        sulfonamido;    -   R¹⁶, independently for each occurrence, is selected from H, D,        OH, halogen, cyano, carboxyl, and substituted or unsubstituted        acyl, alkanol, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl,        heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl,        heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, ester, alkylamino, aminoalkyl, alkoxy,        alkylthio, acyloxy, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido, amidino,        sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, sulfonamide, tetrazolyl, or        trifluoromethylacyl;    -   R¹⁷, independently for each occurrence, is selected from R¹⁶ and        H, D, —CO₂H, —CONH₂, —CONHCH₃, —CON(CH₃)₂, —C(NH₂)═N(OH),        —C(NH₂)═NH, —CN, —CH₂OH, —SO₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —C(O)CH₃,

—CH(OH)CH₃, —C(O)CF₃, and —OCH₃, provided that at least one R¹⁷ is H,—CO₂H, —CONH₂, —CONHCH₃, —CON(CH₃)₂, —C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NH₂)═NH, —CN,—CH₂OH, —SO₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —C(O)CH₃,

CH(OH)CH₃, —C(O)CF₃, or —OCH₃; and

-   -   R²¹, independently for each occurrence, is selected from H and        substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl,        heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl,        heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide.

In preferred embodiments, at least one R¹⁷ is —CO₂H, —CONH₂, —CONHCH₃,—CON(CH₃)₂, —C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NH₂)═NH, —CN, —CH₂OH, —SO₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂,—C(O)CH₃,

CH(OH)CH₃, —C(O)CF₃, or —OCH₃.

In certain embodiments, when J and K are each CR¹⁶, X is selected from Nor CH.

In certain embodiments, when J and K are absent, R¹⁷ is selected from—C(NH₂)═NH or —C(NH₂)═N(OH).

In certain embodiments, Ar is a substituted or unsubstitutednitrogen-containing heteroaryl group selected from pyridine, pyrazine,pyrimidine, oxazole, thiazole, and thiadiazole, e.g., selected fromsubstituted or unsubstituted:

In certain embodiments, Ar represents a six-membered ring. In certainsuch embodiments, L₁ is disposed on the para-position of Ar relative tothe central bicyclic core.

In preferred embodiments, R⁴ includes a moiety with a pK_(a) greaterthan about 4 for its conjugate acid, preferably a nitrogen-containingmoiety. Exemplary moieties include primary, secondary, or tertiaryamines, guanidines, and certain nitrogen-containing heteroaryl rings,such as a pyridine, pyrazole, indazole, imidazole, quinoline, thiazole,and oxazole rings. Representative nitrogen-containing moieties thatwould not have a pK_(a) greater than 4 for their conjugate acids includeamides, ureas, and sulfonamides, and nitrogen-containing heteroarylswhere the lone pair of the only nitrogen is delocalized, as in indolesand pyrroles.

In certain embodiments, the compounds represented by general Formula Ior Formula II have R⁴ as

wherein

-   -   V is C(R²¹)₂, O, or NR²¹; and    -   R²⁰ is absent or represents from 1-6 substituents on the ring to        which it is attached, independently selected from substituted or        unsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl,        heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        acyl, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, and sulfonamido.

In certain such embodiments, V is NR²¹, R²⁰ is absent, and/or R²¹ is H.

In other embodiments, R⁴ is

wherein

-   -   W is N, CH, or CCH₃, preferably N or CH;    -   R⁵ is selected from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,        acyl, or ester (thereby forming a carbamate); and    -   R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently selected from H or alkyl,        preferably from H or methyl, or R⁶ forms a one- or two-carbon        (e.g., CH₂ or CH₂CH₂) bridge to the carbon atom adjacent to R⁷        and NR⁵.

In certain such embodiments, R⁵ is H, R⁶ and R⁷ are each methyl, and R⁶forms a one-carbon (e.g., CH₂) bridge to the carbon atom adjacent to R⁷and NR⁵.

In certain embodiments, L₁ is absent. In other embodiments, L₁ has astructure

wherein Q is selected from CR¹⁰R¹¹, NR¹², O, S, S(O), and SO₂; R¹⁰ andR¹¹, independently for each occurrence, are selected from H andsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, cyano, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido; R¹²selected from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide; and n is an integer from0-4, wherein any CH₂ subunit of L₁ is optionally substituted with one ortwo lower alkyl groups, preferably one or two methyl groups.

In certain such embodiments, L₁ is

In certain embodiments wherein Ar is substituted, the substituent isselected from deuterium, halogen (preferably fluoro or chloro), hydroxy,cyano, lower alkyl (preferably methyl or ethyl, most preferably methyl),or lower alkoxy (preferably methoxy).

In certain embodiments, Ar is a substituted or unsubstitutedsix-membered ring. In certain such embodiments, L₁ is disposed on thepara-position of Ar relative to the bicyclic core bearing X, Y, and Z.In certain embodiments of the foregoing wherein Ar is phenyl substitutedwith a non-protium substituent, either the substituent is halogen(preferably fluoro or chloro) or cyano, or is positioned ortho to L₁, orboth.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is selected from

L₁ is absent or selected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl andheteroalkyl, preferably absent; V is absent or is C(R²¹)₂, O, or NR²¹;R²⁰ is absent or represents from 1-4 substituents selected fromsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,acyl, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, and sulfonamido; and R²¹,independently for each occurrence, is selected from H and substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acyl,sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula II has a structure ofone of compounds 1-39.

In certain embodiments, the compounds of Formula I or Formula II inhibitBMP-induced phosphorylation of SMAD1/5/8.

In one aspect, the invention provides a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound as disclosed herein and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient or solvent. In certain embodiments, apharmaceutical composition may comprise a prodrug of a compound asdisclosed herein.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of inhibitingBMP-induced phosphorylation of SMAD1/5/8, comprising contacting a cellwith a compound as disclosed herein.

In certain embodiments, the method treats or prevents a disease orcondition in a subject that would benefit by inhibition of BoneMorphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling. In certain embodiments, thedisease or condition is selected from pulmonary hypertension, hereditaryhemorrhagic telangiectasia syndrome, cardiac valvular malformations,cardiac structural malformations, fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva,juvenile familial polyposis syndrome, parathyroid disease, cancer (e.g.,breast carcinoma, diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), prostatecarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, bone metastasis, lung metastasis,osteosarcoma, and multiple myeloma), anemia, vascular calcification,atherosclerosis, valve calcification, renal osteodystrophy, inflammatorydisorders (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis), infections with viruses,bacteria, fungi, tuberculosis, and parasites.

In certain embodiments, the method reduces the circulating levels ofApoB-100 and/or LDL and/or total cholesterol in a subject that haslevels of ApoB-100 and/or LDL and/or total cholesterol that areabnormally high or that increase a patient's risk of developing adisease or unwanted medical condition. In certain embodiments, themethod of reducing circulating levels of ApoB-100 and/or LDL and/ortotal cholesterol in a subject reduces the risk of primary or secondarycardiovascular events. In certain embodiments, the method treats orprevents a disease or condition in a subject that would benefit byinhibition of Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling. In certainembodiments, the disease or condition is selected from pulmonaryhypertension; hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia syndrome; cardiacvalvular malformations; cardiac structural malformations; fibrodysplasiaossificans progressive; juvenile familial polyposis syndrome;parathyroid disease; cancer (e.g., breast carcinoma, prostate carcinoma,renal cell carcinoma, bone metastasis, lung metastasis, osteosarcoma,and multiple myeloma); anemia; vascular calcification; vascularinflammation; atherosclerosis; acquired or congenitalhypercholesterolemia or hyperlipoproteinemia; diseases, disorders, orsyndromes associated with defects in lipid absorption or metabolism;diseases, disorders, or syndromes caused by hyperlipidemia; valvecalcification; renal osteodystrophy; inflammatory disorders (e.g.,ankylosing spondylitis); infections with viruses; bacteria; fungi;tuberculosis; and parasites.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treatinghypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia or hepaticsteatosis in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of acompound as disclosed herein. In certain such embodiments, thehypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia or hepaticsteatosis is acquired hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia,hyperlipoproteinemia or hepatic steatosis. In certain such embodiments,the hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, orhepatic steatosis is associated with diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemicdiet and/or sedentary lifestyle, obesity, metabolic syndrome, intrinsicor secondary liver disease, biliary cirrhosis or other bile stasisdisorders, alcoholism, pancreatitis, nephrotic syndrome, endstage renaldisease, hypothyroidism, iatrogenesis due to administration ofthiazides, beta-blockers, retinoids, highly active antiretroviralagents, estrogen, progestins, or glucocorticoids.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of reducing primaryand secondary cardiovascular events arising from coronary, cerebral, orperipheral vascular disease in a subject, comprising administering aneffective amount of a compound as disclosed herein.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of preventing andtreating hepatic dysfunction in a subject associated with nonalcoholicfatty liver disease (NAFLD), steatosis-induced liver injury, fibrosis,cirrhosis, or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in a subjectcomprising administering an effective amount of a compound as disclosedherein.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of inducing expansionor differentiation of a cell, comprising contacting the cell with acompound as disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the cell isselected from an embryonic stem cell and an adult stem cell. In certainembodiments, the cell is in vitro.

In certain embodiments, a method of the invention may comprisecontacting a cell with a prodrug of a compound as disclosed herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 shows the assay window of signal to basal (S/B) ratios ofoptimized ALK kinase assays. The S/B ratios are greater than 20 fold,indicating robust compound screening assays.

FIG. 2 shows concentration-response curves of Compound A determined insix ALK enzymes. The compound exhibited different activities against sixALKs.

FIG. 3 shows concentration-response curves of Compound A determined inthe presence of 10, 100, or 1,000 μM ATP in ALK1 and ALK2. Thecompound's activity reduced in the higher ATP concentrations (100 μM or1 mM), indicating an ATP binding competitive kinase inhibitor. HigherATP concentrations mimic that in cell-based kinase assay condition.

FIG. 4 shows concentration-response curves of Compound A determined inthe cell-based HTRF ALK1 and ALK2 assays.

FIG. 5 shows concentration-response curves of Compound A determined inthe in-cell western ALK1 and ALK2 assays.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention provides for compounds that inhibit the BMP signalingpathway, as well as methods to treat or prevent a disease or conditionin a subject that would benefit by inhibition of BMP signaling.

Compounds

Compounds of the invention include compounds of Formula I and Formula IIas disclosed above and their salts (including pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts). Such compounds are suitable for the compositions andmethods disclosed herein.

Definitions

The term “acyl” is art-recognized and refers to a group represented bythe general formula hydrocarbylC(O)—, preferably alkylC(O)—.

The term “acylamino” is art-recognized and refers to an amino groupsubstituted with an acyl group and may be represented, for example, bythe formula hydrocarbylC(O)NH—, preferably alkylC(O)NH—.

The term “acyloxy” is art-recognized and refers to a group representedby the general formula hydrocarbylC(O)O—, preferably alkylC(O)O—.

The term “aliphatic”, as used herein, includes straight, chained,branched or cyclic hydrocarbons which are completely saturated orcontain one or more units of unsaturation. Aliphatic groups may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

The term “alkoxy” refers to an oxygen having an alkyl group attachedthereto. Representative alkoxy groups include methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy,tert-butoxy and the like.

The term “alkenyl”, as used herein, refers to an aliphatic groupcontaining at least one double bond and is intended to include both“unsubstituted alkenyls” and “substituted alkenyls”, the latter of whichrefers to alkenyl moieties having substituents replacing a hydrogen onone or more carbons of the alkenyl group. Such substituents may occur onone or more carbons that are included or not included in one or moredouble bonds. Moreover, such substituents include all those contemplatedfor alkyl groups, as discussed below, except where stability isprohibitive. For example, substitution of alkenyl groups by one or morealkyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl groups iscontemplated. In preferred embodiments, a straight chain or branchedchain alkenyl has 1-12 carbons in its backbone, preferably 1-8 carbonsin its backbone, and more preferably 1-6 carbons in its backbone.Exemplary alkenyl groups include allyl, propenyl, butenyl,2-methyl-2-butenyl, and the like.

The term “alkyl” refers to the radical of saturated aliphatic groups,including straight-chain alkyl groups, and branched-chain alkyl groups.In preferred embodiments, a straight chain or branched chain alkyl has30 or fewer carbon atoms in its backbone (e.g., C₁-C₃₀ for straightchains, C₃-C₃₀ for branched chains), and more preferably 20 or fewer. Incertain embodiments, alkyl groups are lower alkyl groups, e.g. methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl and n-pentyl.

Moreover, the term “alkyl” (or “lower alkyl”) as used throughout thespecification, examples, and claims is intended to include both“unsubstituted alkyls” and “substituted alkyls”, the latter of whichrefers to alkyl moieties having substituents replacing a hydrogen on oneor more carbons of the hydrocarbon backbone. In certain embodiments, astraight chain or branched chain alkyl has 30 or fewer carbon atoms inits backbone (e.g., C₁-C₃₀ for straight chains, C₃-C₃₀ for branchedchains). In preferred embodiments, the chain has ten or fewer carbon(C₁-C₁₀) atoms in its backbone. In other embodiments, the chain has sixor fewer carbon (C₁-C₆) atoms in its backbone.

Such substituents can include, for example, a halogen, a hydroxyl, acarbonyl (such as a carboxyl, an alkoxycarbonyl, a formyl, or an acyl),a thiocarbonyl (such as a thioester, a thioacetate, or a thioformate),an alkoxyl, an alkylthio, an acyloxy, a phosphoryl, a phosphate, aphosphonate, an amino, an amido, an amidine, an imine, a cyano, a nitro,an azido, a sulfhydryl, an alkylthio, a sulfate, a sulfonate, asulfamoyl, a sulfonamido, a sulfonyl, a heterocyclyl, an aralkyl, or anaryl or heteroaryl moiety.

The term “C_(x-y)” when used in conjunction with a chemical moiety, suchas, acyl, acyloxy, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or alkoxy is meant toinclude groups that contain from x to y carbons in the chain. Forexample, the term “C_(x-y)alkyl” refers to substituted or unsubstitutedsaturated hydrocarbon groups, including straight-chain alkyl andbranched-chain alkyl groups that contain from x to y carbons in thechain, including haloalkyl groups such as trifluoromethyl and2,2,2-tirfluoroethyl, etc. C_(o) alkyl indicates a hydrogen where thegroup is in a terminal position, a bond if internal. The terms“C_(2-y)alkenyl” and “C_(2-y)alkynyl” refer to substituted orunsubstituted unsaturated aliphatic groups analogous in length andpossible substitution to the alkyls described above, but that contain atleast one double or triple bond respectively.

The term “alkylamino”, as used herein, refers to an amino groupsubstituted with at least one alkyl group.

The term “alkylthio”, as used herein, refers to a thiol groupsubstituted with an alkyl group and may be represented by the generalformula alkylS—.

The term “alkynyl”, as used herein, refers to an aliphatic groupcontaining at least one triple bond and is intended to include both“unsubstituted alkynyls” and “substituted alkynyls”, the latter of whichrefers to alkynyl moieties having substituents replacing a hydrogen onone or more carbons of the alkynyl group. Such substituents may occur onone or more carbons that are included or not included in one or moretriple bonds. Moreover, such substituents include all those contemplatedfor alkyl groups, as discussed above, except where stability isprohibitive. For example, substitution of alkynyl groups by one or morealkyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl groups iscontemplated. In preferred embodiments, an alkynyl has 1-12 carbons inits backbone, preferably 1-8 carbons in its backbone, and morepreferably 1-6 carbons in its backbone. Exemplary alkynyl groups includepropynyl, butynyl, 3-methylpent-1-ynyl, and the like.

The term “amide”, as used herein, refers to a group

wherein R⁹ and R¹⁹ each independently represent a hydrogen orhydrocarbyl group, or R⁹ and R¹⁰ taken together with the N atom to whichthey are attached complete a heterocycle having from 4 to 8 atoms in thering structure.

The terms “amine” and “amino” are art-recognized and refer to bothunsubstituted and substituted amines and salts thereof, e.g., a moietythat can be represented by

wherein R⁹, R¹⁹, and R^(10′) each independently represent a hydrogen ora hydrocarbyl group, or R⁹ and R¹⁹ taken together with the N atom towhich they are attached complete a heterocycle having from 4 to 8 atomsin the ring structure.

The term “aminoalkyl”, as used herein, refers to an alkyl groupsubstituted with an amino group.

The term “aralkyl”, as used herein, refers to an alkyl group substitutedwith one or more aryl groups.

The term “aryl”, as used herein, include substituted or unsubstitutedsingle-ring aromatic groups in which each atom of the ring is carbon.Preferably the ring is a 5- to 7-membered ring, more preferably a6-membered ring. Aryl groups include phenyl, phenol, aniline, and thelike.

The term “carbamate” is art-recognized and refers to a group

wherein R⁹ and R¹⁹ independently represent hydrogen or a hydrocarbylgroup, such as an alkyl group.

The terms “carbocycle”, “carbocyclyl”, and “carbocyclic”, as usedherein, refers to a non-aromatic saturated or unsaturated ring in whicheach atom of the ring is carbon. Preferably a carbocycle ring containsfrom 3 to 10 atoms, more preferably from 5 to 7 atoms.

The term “carbocyclylalkyl”, as used herein, refers to an alkyl groupsubstituted with a carbocycle group.

The term “carbonate” is art-recognized and refers to a group —OCO₂—R⁹,wherein R⁹ represents a hydrocarbyl group, such as an alkyl group.

The term “carboxy”, as used herein, refers to a group represented by theformula —CO₂H.

The term “cycloalkyl”, as used herein, refers to the radical of asaturated aliphatic ring. In preferred embodiments, cycloalkyls havefrom 3-10 carbon atoms in their ring structure, and more preferably from5-7 carbon atoms in the ring structure. Suitable cycloalkyls includecycloheptyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopentyl, cyclobutyl and cyclopropyl.

The term “ester”, as used herein, refers to a group —C(O)OR⁹ wherein R⁹represents a hydrocarbyl group, such as an alkyl group or an aralkylgroup.

The term “ether”, as used herein, refers to a hydrocarbyl group linkedthrough an oxygen to another hydrocarbyl group. Accordingly, an ethersubstituent of a hydrocarbyl group may be hydrocarbyl-O—. Ethers may beeither symmetrical or unsymmetrical. Examples of ethers include, but arenot limited to, heterocycle-O-heterocycle and aryl-O-heterocycle. Ethersinclude “alkoxyalkyl” groups, which may be represented by the generalformula alkyl-O-alkyl.

The terms “halo” and “halogen”, as used herein, means halogen andincludes chloro, fluoro, bromo, and iodo.

The term “heteroalkyl”, as used herein, refers to a saturated orunsaturated chain of carbon atoms including at least one heteroatom(e.g., O, S, or NR⁵⁰, such as where R⁵⁰ is H or lower alkyl), wherein notwo heteroatoms are adjacent.

The terms “hetaralkyl” and “heteroaralkyl”, as used herein, refers to analkyl group substituted with a hetaryl group.

The terms “heteroaryl” and “hetaryl” include substituted orunsubstituted aromatic single ring structures, preferably 5- to7-membered rings, more preferably 5- to 6-membered rings, whose ringstructures include at least one heteroatom (e.g., O, N, or S),preferably one to four or one to 3 heteroatoms, more preferably one ortwo heteroatoms. When two or more heteroatoms are present in aheteroaryl ring, they may be the same or different. The terms“heteroaryl” and “hetaryl” also include polycyclic ring systems havingtwo or more cyclic rings in which two or more carbons are common to twoadjoining rings wherein at least one of the rings is heteroaromatic,e.g., the other cyclic rings can be cycloalkyls, cycloalkenyls,cycloalkynyls, aryls, heteroaryls, and/or heterocyclyls. Preferredpolycyclic ring systems have two cyclic rings in which both of the ringsare aromatic. Heteroaryl groups include, for example, pyrrole, furan,thiophene, imidazole, oxazole, thiazole, pyrazole, pyridine, pyrazine,pyridazine, quinoline, and pyrimidine, and the like.

The term “heteroatom”, as used herein, means an atom of any elementother than carbon or hydrogen. Preferred heteroatoms are nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur.

The terms “heterocyclyl”, “heterocycle”, and “heterocyclic” refer tosubstituted or unsubstituted non-aromatic ring structures, preferably 3-to 10-membered rings, more preferably 3- to 7-membered rings, whose ringstructures include at least one heteroatom, preferably one to fourheteroatoms, more preferably one or two heteroatoms. Heterocyclyl groupsinclude, for example, piperidine, piperazine, pyrrolidine, morpholine,lactones, lactams, and the like.

The term “heterocyclylalkyl”, as used herein, refers to an alkyl groupsubstituted with a heterocycle group.

The term “hydrocarbyl”, as used herein, refers to a group that is bondedthrough a carbon atom that does not have a ═O or ═S substituent, andtypically has at least one carbon-hydrogen bond and a primarily carbonbackbone, but may optionally include heteroatoms. Thus, groups likemethyl, ethoxyethyl, 2-pyridyl, and trifluoromethyl are considered to behydrocarbyl for the purposes of this application, but substituents suchas acetyl (which has a ═O substituent on the linking carbon) and ethoxy(which is linked through oxygen, not carbon) are not. Hydrocarbyl groupsinclude, but are not limited to aryl, heteroaryl, carbocycle,heterocycle, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and combinations thereof.

The term “lower” when used in conjunction with a chemical moiety, suchas, acyl, acyloxy, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or alkoxy is meant toinclude groups where there are ten or fewer non-hydrogen atoms in thesubstituent, preferably six or fewer. A “lower alkyl”, for example,refers to an alkyl group that contains ten or fewer carbon atoms,preferably six or fewer. Examples of straight chain or branched chainlower alkyl include methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, propyl, butyl,tertiary-butyl, and the like. In certain embodiments, acyl, acyloxy,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or alkoxy substituents defined herein arerespectively lower acyl, lower acyloxy, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl,lower alkynyl, or lower alkoxy, whether they appear alone or incombination with other substituents, such as in the recitation aralkyl(in which case, for example, the atoms within the aryl group are notcounted when counting the carbon atoms in the alkyl substituent).

The terms “polycyclyl”, “polycycle”, and “polycyclic” refer to two ormore rings (e.g., cycloalkyls, cycloalkenyls, cycloalkynyls, aryls,heteroaryls, and/or heterocyclyls) in which two or more atoms are commonto two adjoining rings, e.g., the rings are “fused rings”. Preferredpolycycles have 2-3 rings. Each of the rings of the polycycle can besubstituted or unsubstituted. In certain embodiments, each ring of thepolycycle contains from 3 to 10 atoms in the ring, preferably from 5 to7.

The term “substituted” refers to moieties having substituents replacinga hydrogen on one or more carbons of the backbone. It will be understoodthat “substitution” or “substituted with” includes the implicit provisothat such substitution is in accordance with permitted valence of thesubstituted atom and the substituent, and that the substitution resultsin a stable compound, e.g., which does not spontaneously undergotransformation such as by rearrangement, cyclization, elimination, etc.As used herein, the term “substituted” is contemplated to include allpermissible substituents of organic compounds. In a broad aspect, thepermissible substituents include acyclic and cyclic, branched andunbranched, carbocyclic and heterocyclic, aromatic and non-aromaticsubstituents of organic compounds. The permissible substituents can beone or more and the same or different for appropriate organic compounds.For purposes of the invention, the heteroatoms such as nitrogen may havehydrogen substituents and/or any permissible substituents of organiccompounds described herein which satisfy the valences of theheteroatoms. Substituents can include any substituents described herein,for example, a halogen, a hydroxyl, a carbonyl (such as a carboxyl, analkoxycarbonyl, a formyl, or an acyl), a thiocarbonyl (such as athioester, a thioacetate, or a thioformate), an alkoxyl, an alkylthio,an acyloxy, a phosphoryl, a phosphate, a phosphonate, an amino, anamido, an amidine, an imine, a cyano, a nitro, an azido, a sulfhydryl,an alkylthio, a sulfate, a sulfonate, a sulfamoyl, a sulfonamido, asulfonyl, a heterocyclyl, an aralkyl, or an aromatic or heteroaromaticmoiety.

Unless specifically stated as “unsubstituted,” references to chemicalmoieties herein are understood to include substituted variants. Forexample, reference to an “aryl” group or moiety implicitly includes bothsubstituted and unsubstituted variants.

The term “sulfate” is art-recognized and refers to the group —OSO₃H, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

The term “sulfonamide” is art-recognized and refers to the grouprepresented by the general formulae

wherein R⁹ and R¹⁰ independently represents hydrogen or hydrocarbyl,such as alkyl.

The term “sulfoxide” is art-recognized and refers to the group —S(O)—R⁹,wherein R⁹ represents a hydrocarbyl, such as alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl.

The term “sulfonate” is art-recognized and refers to the group —SO₃H, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.

The term “sulfone” is art-recognized and refers to the group —S(O)₂—R⁹,wherein R⁹ represents a hydrocarbyl, such as alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl.

The term “thioester”, as used herein, refers to a group —C(O)SR⁹ or—SC(O)R⁹ wherein R⁹ represents a hydrocarbyl, such as alkyl.

The term “thioether”, as used herein, is equivalent to an ether, whereinthe oxygen is replaced with a sulfur.

The term “urea” is art-recognized and may be represented by the generalformula

wherein R⁹ and R¹⁰ independently represent hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl,such as alkyl.

At various places in the present specification substituents of compoundsof the invention are disclosed in groups or in ranges. It isspecifically intended that the invention include each and everyindividual subcombination of the members of such groups and ranges. Forexample, the term “C₁-C₆ alkyl” is specifically intended to individuallydisclose methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl,etc.

For a number qualified by the term “about”, a variance of 2%, 5%, 10% oreven 20% is within the ambit of the qualified number

As used herein, a therapeutic that “prevents” a disorder or conditionrefers to a compound that, in a statistical sample, reduces theoccurrence of the disorder or condition in the treated sample relativeto an untreated control sample, or delays the onset or reduces theseverity of one or more symptoms of the disorder or condition relativeto the untreated control sample.

The term “prodrug” is intended to encompass compounds which, underphysiologic conditions, are converted into the therapeutically activeagents of the present invention (e.g., a compound of Formula I orFormula II). A common method for making a prodrug is to include one ormore selected moieties which are hydrolyzed under physiologic conditionsto reveal the desired molecule. In other embodiments, the prodrug isconverted by an enzymatic activity of the host animal. For example,esters (e.g., esters of alcohols or carboxylic acids) are preferredprodrugs of the present invention. In various embodiments disclosedherein (e.g., the various compounds, compositions, and methods), some orall of the compounds of formula A, compounds of any one of Formula I orFormula II, all or a portion of a compound of Formula I or Formula II ina formulation represented above can be replaced with a suitable prodrug,e.g., wherein a hydroxyl or carboxylic acid present in the parentcompound is presented as an ester.

As used herein, the term “treating” or “treatment” includes reversing,reducing, or arresting the symptoms, clinical signs, and underlyingpathology of a condition in manner to improve or stabilize a subject'scondition. As used herein, and as well understood in the art,“treatment” is an approach for obtaining beneficial or desired results,including clinical results. Beneficial or desired clinical results caninclude, but are not limited to, alleviation or amelioration of one ormore symptoms or conditions, diminishment of extent of disease,stabilized (i.e., not worsening) state of disease, preventing spread ofdisease, delay or slowing of disease progression, amelioration orpalliation of the disease state, and remission (whether partial ortotal), whether detectable or undetectable. “Treatment” can also meanprolonging survival as compared to expected survival if not receivingtreatment.

The term “small molecule” refers to an organic molecule having amolecular weight less than about 2500 amu, preferably less than about2000 amu, even more preferably less than about 1500 amu, still morepreferably less than about 1000 amu, or most preferably less than about750 amu. Preferably a small molecule contains one or more heteroatoms.

The phrase “activity of ALK2” means ALK-2 enzymatic activity (e.g., suchas kinase activity; the ability of ALK-2 to phosphorylate BMP-responsiveSMAD proteins) and/or ALK-2-mediated signaling (e.g., such as theability of ALK-2 to mediate downstream signal transduction andtranscriptional activity following activation of ALK-2 by binding of BMPligands). In some embodiments, “activity of ALK2” means ALK2-mediatedBMP signaling. In some embodiments, “activity of ALK2” meansALK2-mediated BMP-responsive gene transcription (e.g., transcriptionalactivity mediated by BMP/ALK2 signal transduction).

The phrase “activity of ALKS” means ALK-5 enzymatic activity (e.g., suchas kinase activity; the ability of ALK-5 to phosphorylate TGF-βresponsive SMAD proteins; the ability of

ALK-5 to phosphorylate SMAD2 or SMAD3) and/or ALK-5-mediated signaling(e.g., such as the ability of ALK-5 to mediate downstream signaltransduction and transcriptional activity following activation of ALK-5by binding of TGF-β ligands). In some embodiments, “activity of ALKS”means ALKS-mediated TGF-β signaling. In some embodiments, “activity ofALKS” means ALKS-mediated TGF-β-responsive gene transcription (e.g,transcriptional activity mediated by TGFβ/ALKS signal transduction).

The phrase “activity of ALK1” means ALK-1 enzymatic activity (e.g., suchas kinase activity; the ability of ALK-1 to phosphorylate BMP-responsiveSMAD proteins) and/or ALK-1-mediated signaling (e.g., such as theability of ALK-1 to mediate downstream signal transduction andtranscriptional activity following activation of ALK-1 by binding of BMPligands). In some embodiments, “activity of ALK1” means ALK1-mediatedBMP signaling. In some embodiments, “activity of ALK1” meansALK1-mediated BMP-responsive gene transcription (e.g., transcriptionalactivity mediated by BMP/ALK1 signal transduction).

The phrase “activity of ALK3” means ALK-3 enzymatic activity (e.g., suchas kinase activity; the ability of ALK-3 to phosphorylate BMP-responsiveSMAD proteins) and/or ALK-3-mediated signaling (e.g., such as theability of ALK-3 to mediate downstream signal transduction andtranscriptional activity following activation of ALK-3 by binding of BMPligands). In some embodiments, “activity of ALK3” means ALK3-mediatedBMP signaling. In some embodiments, “activity of ALK3” meansALK3-mediated BMP-responsive gene transcription (e.g., transcriptionalactivity mediated by BMP/ALK3 signal transduction).

The phrase “activity of ALK4” means ALK-4 enzymatic activity (e.g., suchas kinase activity; the ability of ALK-4 to phosphorylateactivin-responsive SMAD proteins; the ability of ALK-4 to phosphorylateSMAD 2 or SMAD 3) and/or ALK-4-mediated signaling (e.g., such as theability of ALK-4 to mediate downstream signal transduction andtranscriptional activity following activation of ALK-4 by binding ofactivin ligands). In some embodiments, “activity of ALK4” meansALK4-mediated activin signaling. In some embodiments, “activity of ALK4”means ALK4-mediated activin-responsive gene transcription (e.g.,transcriptional activity mediated by activin/ALK4 signal transduction).

The phrase “activity of ALK6” means ALK-6 enzymatic activity (e.g., suchas kinase activity; the ability of ALK-6 to phosphorylate BMP-responsiveSMAD proteins) and/or ALK-6-mediated signaling (e.g., such as theability of ALK-6 to mediate downstream signal transduction andtranscriptional activity following activation of ALK-6 by binding of BMPligands). In some embodiments, “activity of ALK6” means ALK6-mediatedBMP signaling. In some embodiments, “activity of ALK6” meansALK6-mediated GDFS signaling. In some embodiments, “activity of ALK6”means ALK6-mediated BMP-responsive gene transcription (e.g.,transcriptional activity mediated by BMP/ALK6 signal transduction).

Human ALK2 is a 509 amino acid protein. The protein sequence ispublished, for example, as GenBank accession number NP_001104537.1,(with corresponding nucleotide sequence at NM_001111067.2) UniProt entryQ04771.

Human ALKS has, at least, two isoforms: a 503 amino acid protein(isoform 1) and a 426 amino acid protein. The protein sequence for humanALKS isoform 1 is published, for example, as GenBank accession numberNP_004603.1 (with corresponding nucleotide sequence at NM_004612.2) Theprotein sequence for the 426 amino acid isoform is published, forexample, as GenBank accession number NP_001124388.1 (with correspondingnucleotide sequence at NM_001130916.1). Information regarding bothisoforms is also published as UniProt entry P36897.

Human ALK1 is a 503 amino acid protein. The protein sequence ispublished, for example, as GenBank accession number NP_001070869.1 (withcorresponding nucleotide sequence at NM_001077401.1; transcript variant2) and NP_000011.2 (with corresponding nucleotide sequence atNM_000020.2; transcript variant 1), UniProt entry P37023.

Human ALK3 is a 532 amino acid protein. The protein sequence ispublished, for example, as GenBank accession number NP_004320 (withcorresponding nucleotide sequence at NM_004329.2), UniProt entry P36894.

Human ALK4 has at least three isoforms. Isoform a is a 505 amino acidprotein. The protein sequence is published, for example, as GenBankaccession number NP_004293 (with corresponding nucleotide sequence atNM_004302), UniProt entry P36896.

Isoform a of human ALK6 is a 532 amino acid protein and isoform b is a502 amino acid protein. The protein sequence for human ALK6 isoform a ispublished, for example, as GenBank accession number NP_001243722 (withcorresponding nucleotide sequence at NM_001256793.1). The proteinsequence for human ALK6 isoform b is published, for example, as GenBankaccession number NP_001194 (with corresponding nucleotide sequence atNM_001203.2).

Note that each of the foregoing proteins are further processed in vivo,such as by the cleaving of a signal sequence, to yield a mature form.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

Compounds of the present invention may be used in a pharmaceuticalcomposition, e.g., combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier,for administration to a patient. Such a composition may also containdiluents, fillers, salts, buffers, stabilizers, solubilizers, and othermaterials well known in the art. The term “pharmaceutically acceptable”means a non-toxic material that does not interfere with theeffectiveness of the biological activity of the active ingredient(s).The characteristics of the carrier will depend on the route ofadministration. Such additional factors and/or agents may be included inthe pharmaceutical composition to produce a synergistic effect withcompounds of the invention, or to minimize side effects caused by thecompound of the invention.

The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention may be in the form of aliposome or micelles in which compounds of the present invention arecombined, in addition to other pharmaceutically acceptable carriers,with amphipathic agents such as lipids which exist in aggregated form asmicelles, insoluble monolayers, liquid crystals, or lamellar layers inaqueous solution. Suitable lipids for liposomal formulation include,without limitation, monoglycerides, diglycerides, sulfatides,lysolecithin, phospholipids, saponin, bile acids, and the like.Preparation of such liposomal formulations is within the level of skillin the art, as disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,235,871;4,501,728; 4,837,028; and 4,737,323, all of which are incorporatedherein by reference.

The terms “pharmaceutically effective amount” or “therapeuticallyeffective amount”, as used herein, means the total amount of each activecomponent of the pharmaceutical composition or method that is sufficientto show a meaningful patient benefit, e.g., treatment, healing,prevention, inhibition or amelioration of a physiological response orcondition, such as an inflammatory condition or pain, or an increase inrate of treatment, healing, prevention, inhibition or amelioration ofsuch conditions. When applied to an individual active ingredient,administered alone, the term refers to that ingredient alone. Whenapplied to a combination, the term refers to combined amounts of theactive ingredients that result in the therapeutic effect, whetheradministered in combination, serially or simultaneously.

Each of the methods of treatment or use of the present invention, asdescribed herein, comprises administering to a mammal in need of suchtreatment or use a pharmaceutically or therapeutically effective amountof a compound of the present invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt or ester form thereof. Compounds of the present invention may beadministered in accordance with the method of the invention either aloneor in combination with other therapies.

Administration of compounds of the present invention used in thepharmaceutical composition or to practice the method of the presentinvention can be carried out in a variety of conventional ways.Exemplary routes of administration that can be used include oral,parenteral, intravenous, intra-arterial, cutaneous, subcutaneous,intramuscular, topical, intracranial, intraorbital, ophthalmic,intravitreal, intraventricular, intracapsular, intraspinal,intracisternal, intraperitoneal, intranasal, aerosol, central nervoussystem (CNS) administration, or administration by suppository.

When a therapeutically effective amount of a compound(s) of the presentinvention is administered orally, compounds of the present invention maybe in the form of a tablet, capsule, powder, solution or elixir. Whenadministered in tablet form, the pharmaceutical composition of theinvention may additionally contain a solid carrier such as a gelatin oran adjuvant. The tablet, capsule, and powder may contain from about 5 to95% compound of the present invention, and preferably from about 10% to90% compound of the present invention. When administered in liquid form,a liquid carrier such as water, petroleum, oils of animal or plantorigin such as peanut oil, mineral oils, phospholipids, tweens,triglycerides, including medium chain triglycerides, soybean oil, orsesame oil, or synthetic oils may be added. The liquid form of thepharmaceutical composition may further contain physiological salinesolution, dextrose or other saccharide solution, or glycols such asethylene glycol, propylene glycol or polyethylene glycol. Whenadministered in liquid form, the pharmaceutical composition typicallycontains from about 0.5 to 90% by weight of compound of the presentinvention, and preferably from about 1 to 50% compound of the presentinvention.

When a therapeutically effective amount of a compound(s) of the presentinvention is administered by intravenous, cutaneous or subcutaneousinjection, compounds of the present invention may be in the form of apyrogen-free, parenterally acceptable aqueous solution. The preparationof such parenterally acceptable solutions, having due regard to pH,isotonicity, stability, and the like, is within the skill in the art. Apreferred pharmaceutical composition for intravenous, cutaneous, orsubcutaneous injection should contain, in addition to compounds of thepresent invention, an isotonic vehicle such as Sodium ChlorideInjection, Ringer's Injection, Dextrose Injection, Dextrose and SodiumChloride Injection, Lactated Ringer's Injection, or other vehicle asknown in the art. The pharmaceutical composition of the presentinvention may also contain stabilizers, preservatives, buffers,antioxidants, or other additives known to those of skill in the art.

The amount of compound(s) of the present invention in the pharmaceuticalcomposition of the present invention will depend upon the nature andseverity of the condition being treated, and on the nature of priortreatments the patient has undergone. Ultimately, the practitioner willdecide the amount of compound of the present invention with which totreat each individual patient. Initially, the practitioner mayadminister low doses of compound of the present invention and observethe patient's response. Larger doses of compounds of the presentinvention may be administered until the optimal therapeutic effect isobtained for the patient, and at that point the dosage is not increasedfurther. It is contemplated that the various pharmaceutical compositionsused to practice the method of the present invention should containabout 0.1 μg to about 100 mg (preferably about 0.1 mg to about 50 mg,more preferably about 1 mg to about 2 mg) of compound of the presentinvention per kg body weight.

The duration of intravenous therapy using the pharmaceutical compositionof the present invention will vary, depending on the severity of thedisease being treated and the condition and potential idiosyncraticresponse of each individual patient. It is contemplated that theduration of each application of the compounds of the present inventionwill be in the range of 12 to 24 hours of continuous intravenousadministration. Ultimately the practitioner will decide on theappropriate duration of intravenous therapy using the pharmaceuticalcomposition of the present invention.

Use with Polymers

The compounds as disclosed herein may be conjugated to a polymer matrix,e.g., for controlled delivery of the compound. The compound may beconjugated via a covalent bond or non-covalent association. In certainembodiments wherein the compound is covalently linked to the polymermatrix, the linkage may comprise a moiety that is cleavable underbiological conditions (e.g., ester, amide, carbonate, carbamate, imide,etc.). In certain embodiments, the conjugated compound may be apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug of a compounddisclosed herein. A compound as disclosed herein may be associated withany type of polymer matrix known in the art for the delivery oftherapeutic agents.

Synthetic Preparation

The compounds disclosed herein can be prepared in a variety of waysknown to one skilled in the art of organic synthesis, and in analogywith the exemplary compounds whose synthesis is described herein. Thestarting materials used in preparing these compounds may be commerciallyavailable or prepared by known methods. Preparation of compounds caninvolve the protection and deprotection of various chemical groups. Theneed for protection and deprotection, and the selection of appropriateprotecting groups can be readily determined by one skilled in the art.The chemistry of protecting groups can be found, for example, in Greeneand Wuts, Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 44th. Ed., Wiley &Sons, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

The reactions of the processes described herein can be carried out insuitable solvents which can be readily selected by one of skill in theart of organic synthesis. Suitable solvents can be substantiallynonreactive with the starting materials (reactants), the intermediates,or products at the temperatures at which the reactions are carried out,i.e., temperatures which can range from the solvent's freezingtemperature to the solvent's boiling temperature. A given reaction canbe carried out in one solvent or a mixture of more than one solvent.Depending on the particular reaction step, suitable solvents for aparticular reaction step can be selected.

Uses

BMPs and TGF-beta signaling pathways are essential to normalorganogenesis and pattern formation, as well as the normal andpathological remodeling of mature tissues. Defects in the BMP signalingpathway are implicated in a number of congenital and acquired diseaseprocesses, including Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia syndrome,Primary Pulmonary Hypertension or Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension,Juvenile Familial Polyposis, as well as sporadic renal cell and prostatecarcinomas. It has been suggested that in certain disease statesassociated with defective signaling components, attenuated BMP signalingmight be a cause, while our findings have suggested that in somecontexts excess BMP signaling might be pathogenic (Waite et al. Nat.Rev. Genet. 4:763-773, 2005; Yu et. J. Biol. Chem. 280:24443-24450,2003). The ability to modulate BMP signaling experimentally wouldprovide a means for investigating therapy, and for determining the rootcauses of these conditions.

Treatment of Anemia, Including Iron Deficiency and Anemia of ChronicDisease

For a review, see Weiss et al. N. Engl. J. Med. 352:1011-1023, 2005.Anemia of inflammation (also called anemia of chronic disease) can beseen in patients with chronic infections, autoimmune diseases (such assystemic lupus erythematosis and rheumatoid arthritis, and Castleman'sdisease), inflammatory bowel disease, cancers (including multiplemyeloma), and renal failure. Anemia of inflammation is often caused bymaladaptive expression of the peptide hormone hepcidin. Hepcidin causesdegradation of ferroportin, a critical protein that enables transport ofiron from intracellular stores in macrophages and from intestinalepithelial cells. Many patients with renal failure have a combination oferythropoietin deficiency and excess hepcidin expression. BMP signalinginduces expression of hepcidin and inhibiting hepcidin expression withBMP inhibitors increases iron levels. Compounds as described herein canbe used to treat anemia due to chronic disease or inflammation andassociated hyperhepcidinemic states.

The inflammatory cytokine IL-6 is thought to be the principal cause ofelevated hepcidin expression in inflammatory states, based upon theelevation of IL-6 in anemia of inflammation of diverse etiologies, theeffects of chronic IL-6 administration in vivo, and the protectionagainst anemia in rodents deficient in IL-6 (Weiss et al. N. Engl. J.Med. 352:1011-1023, 2005). It has been shown that stimulating hepatomacell lines with IL-6 induces hepcidin expression, while treatment with aBMP inhibitor abrogates IL-6-induced hepcidin expression (Yu et al. Nat.Chem. Biol. 4:33-41, 2008). Moreover, we have found that BMP inhibitorscan inhibit hepcidin expression induced by injection of pathogenicbacteria in vivo. It has also been shown that systemic ironadministration in mice and zebrafish rapidly activatesBMP-responsive-SMADs and hepcidin expression in the liver, and that BMPantagonism effectively blocks these responses (Yu et al. Nat. Chem.Biol. 4:33-41, 2008). The functional importance of BMP signaling in ironregulation is supported by our finding that BMP inhibitors can inhibithepcidin expression and raise serum iron levels in vivo. Taken togetherthese data suggest that iron- and inflammation-mediated regulation ofhepcidin and circulating iron levels require BMP signaling. Compounds asdescribed herein may be used to alter iron availability in diversecircumstances for therapeutic benefit.

Compounds as described herein may be used in anemic states to (i)augment the efficacy of dietary iron or oral iron supplementation (whichis safer than intravenous administration of iron) to increase serum ironconcentrations; (ii) augment build-up of hemoglobin in the blood inanticipation of surgery or to enable blood donation for self inanticipation of surgery; (iii) enhance the efficacy of erythropoietinand its relatives, thereby enabling lower doses of erythropoietin to beadministered for anemia while minimizing known toxicities and sideeffects of erythropoietin (i.e., hypertension, cardiovascular events,and tumor growth), and (iv) inhibit the hepcidin expression to helpcorrect the anemia associated with inflammatory bowel disease (Wang etal., Inflamm. Bowel Dis. 2012 January; 18(1):112-9. Epub 2011 Feb. 23).

Treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)

FOP is caused by the presence of a constitutively-active mutant form ofALK2 in affected individuals (Shore et al. Nat. Genet. 38:525-527,2006). A specific inhibitor of BMP signaling such as a compound asdescribed herein can be used to prevent excessive bone formation inresponse to trauma, musculoskeletal stress or inflammation. Such acompound could also be used to aid in regression of pathologic bone. TheBMP inhibitor could be administered systemically or locally toconcentrate or limit effects to areas of trauma or inflammation.

A BMP inhibitor as described herein may be used as chronic therapy tosuppress spontaneous bone formation in individuals who are highlysusceptible. Transient therapy may be used to prevent abnormal boneformation in FOP individuals who develop osteomas or pathologic bonemost frequently in association with trauma by administration before,during, or even after the traumatic incident. Transient therapy with BMPinhibitors as described herein could be used before, during orimmediately after necessary or emergent medical or surgical procedures(and even important immunizations and tooth extractions) in individualswith FOP, to prevent pathologic calcification. Combination therapy withother bone inhibiting agents, immune modulatory or anti-inflammatorydrugs (such as NSAIDs, steroids, cyclosporine, cyclophosphamide,azathioprine, methotrexate, rituxumab, etanercept, or similar drugs) mayincrease the effectiveness of BMP inhibitors in inhibiting heterotopicbone formation in this disorder.

A mouse model of FOP has been developed in which expression of aconstitutively-active mutant form of ALK2 is induced by injecting thepopliteal fossa of a genetically-modified mouse with an adenovirusdirecting expression of Cre recombinase. This model reproduces theectopic calcification and disability seen in FOP patients.

Treatment of Cancers

Excessive BMP signaling, which could arise due to over-expression ofBMPs, or, paradoxically, as a result of loss of BMP type II receptorexpression, may contribute to the oncogenesis, growth or metastasis ofcertain solid tumors, including breast, prostate carcinomas, bone, lung,and renal cell carcinomas (Yu et al. J. Biol. Chem. 280:24443-24450,2008; Waite et al. Nat. Rev. Genet. 4:763-773, 2003; Alarmo et al.Genes, Chromosomes Cancer 45:411-419, 2006; Kim et al. Cancer Res.60:2840-2844, 2000; Kim et al. Clin. Cancer Res. 9:6046-6051, 2003; Kimet al. Oncogene 23:7651-7659, 2004). Inhibition of BMP9 signaling canprevent ovarian cancer cell growth (Herrera et al. Cancer Res. 2009 Dec15;69(24):9254-62). Ovarian cancer growth is promoted by ALK2-SMADsignaling and could be inhibited by selective ALK2 inhibitors (Tsai etal. Cell Rep. 2012 Aug. 30; 2(2):283-93. Epub 2012 Aug. 9), such as withthe compounds described herein. Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas(DIPG), non-brainstem high-grade gliomas, and other pediatric high-gradegliomas are frequently associated with aberrant signaling of the BMPpathway, e.g., through mutation of Alk-2. See, e.g., Wu, G. et al., NatGenet. 2014 May; 46(5):444-50; Taylor, K. et al., Nat Genet. 2014 May;46(5):457-61; Buczkowicz, P. et al., Nat Genet. 2014 May; 46(5):451-6;Fontebasso, A. M. et al., Nat Genet. 2014 May; 46(5):462-6; andFangusaro, J., J Child Neurol. 2009 November; 24(11):1409-17.Accordingly, the compounds disclosed herein can be applied to thetreatment of these cancers.

If increased BMP activity associated with BMP over-expression or BMPtype II receptor deficiency contributes to the pathogenesis of disease,then inhibiting BMP signaling activity using compounds as describedherein at the level of BMP type I receptors (downstream of both ligandsand type II receptor) could be an effective means of normalizing BMPsignaling activity and potentially inhibiting tumor growth ormetastasis.

Compounds as described herein can be used to slow or arrest the growthor metastasis of such tumor cells (as well as other tumor constituentcell types) for clinical benefit, either as adjunctive or primarychemotherapy. Also, BMP inhibitors as described herein may be used tointerfere with the bone metastatic properties of certain types ofcancers (e.g., adenocarcinoma, such as prostate and breast carcinomas).In addition, compounds as described herein can be used to inhibitosteoblastic activity in tumors that either form bone or arebone-derived, such as osteosarcomas (as adjunctive or primarychemotherapy). Further, compounds as described herein can be used toinhibit osteoclastic activity (also regulated by BMPs through the actionof its target gene RANKL), which is pathologically increased inconditions such as multiple myeloma and other bone-targeted tumors.Application of BMP inhibitors in these conditions may reduce thepresence of osteolytic lesions and bone fractures due to tumorinvolvement.

Immune Modulation via BMP Inhibitors

BMPs have been reported to attenuate the inflammatory or immune response(Choi et al. Nat. Immunol. 7:1057-1065, 2006; Kersten et al. BMCImmunol. 6:9, 2005), which can impair an individual's ability to fightinfections (i.e., viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, or tuberculosis).Inhibitors of BMP signaling as described herein may thus augment theinflammatory or immune response enabling individuals to clear infectionsmore rapidly.

Lymphocytes and other immune cells express BMP receptors on their cellsurfaces, and there is growing evidence that BMPs regulate thedevelopment and maturation of various humoral and cellular immunologiccompartments, and regulate humoral and cellular immune responses inmature organisms. The effects of BMP signals on immune cells are likelyto be context-specific, as is commonly known for the effects of numerouscytokines of immunologic importance, and thus whether they augment ordiminish the development or function of particular lymphocytepopulations must be empirically determined. BMP antagonism usingcompounds as described herein may be an effective strategy forintentionally biasing the development of cellular, innate, or humoralimmune compartments for therapy, or a strategy for the therapeuticdeviation of immune responses in mature immune systems. These strategiesmay target inborn disorders of cellular, innate, or humoral immunity, ortarget disorders in which immune responses are inappropriately weak(e.g., as an adjuvant to promote successful antigen sensitization whenimmunization is difficult or ineffective by other means), or targetdisorders in which immune responses are excessive or inappropriate(e.g., autoimmunity and autosensitization). BMP inhibitors as describedherein may also be effective in some contexts for the intentionalinduction of immune tolerance (i.e., in allotransplantation orautoimmunity) and for indications such as autoimmune diseases andinflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Wang et al., Inflamm. Bowel Dis. 2012January; 18(1):112-9. Epub 2011 Feb. 23). BMP inhibitors as describedherein may also attenuate macrophage-mediated inflammation in responseto Salmonella typhimurium in a model of inflammatory colitis (Wang L etal, J Clin Invest. 2009; 119(11):3322).

Treatment of Pathologic Bone Formation

Compounds as described herein can be used to ameliorate pathologic boneformation/bone fusion in inflammatory disorders, such as ankylosingspondylitis or other “seronegative” spondyloarthropathies, in whichautoimmunity and inflammation in such disorders appear to stimulate boneformation. One application of the compounds would be to prevent excessbone formation after joint surgery, particularly in patients withankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis. Compounds as describedherein can also be used to prevent calcinosis (dystrophic soft-tissuecalcification) in diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus,scleroderma, order matomyositis.

Blunt traumatic injury to muscles can cause abnormal bone formationwithin muscle in certain individuals, resulting in a disorder calledmyositis ossificans traumatica (Cushner et al. Orthop. Rev.21:1319-1326, 1992.). Head trauma and burn injury can also induceheterotopic bone formation markedly impairing patient rehabilitation andrecovery. Treatment with a BMP inhibitor as described herein, optionallyin addition to anti-inflammatory medications usually prescribed for sucha condition (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such asindomethacin or ibuprofen) may help to prevent the formation ofpathologic bone in predisposed individuals, or to help lessen or regresslesions in individuals recently or remotely affected. Very rarely othermuscles have been described to develop ossification in the presence ofinjury or trauma, including heart muscle, and similar treatment with aBMP inhibitor as described herein could be helpful in thosecircumstances.

Treatment of Ectopic or Maladaptive Bone Formation

BMP signals and their transcriptional targets are implicated in intimaland medial vascular remodeling and calcification in Monckeberg'svascular calcification disease and in atheromatous vascular disease(Bostrom et al. J. Clin. Invest. 91:1800-1809, 1993; Tyson et al.Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 23:489-494, 2003). BMPs andBMP-induced osteodifferentation are also implicated in cardiac valvularcalcification. Native cardiac valves can calcify particularly when theyare already abnormal. A classic example is bicuspid aortic valve—thesevalves typically become calcified leading to stenosis. Patients withcalcific aortic valve stenosis often require cardiac surgery for valvereplacement. Abnormal calcification can adversely affect the function ofprosthetic vascular grafts or cardiac valves. For example, prostheticheart valves become calcified leading to narrowing and often leakage.

Compounds as described herein can be used to inhibit vascular orvalvular calcific disease alone or in combination with atheromatousdisease, renal disease, renal osteodystrophy or parathyroid disease.

Compounds as described herein can be used to inhibit calcification ofprosthetic vascular or valvular materials by systemic or localadministration or direct incorporation into prosthesis materials orother implants (e.g., in admixture with a polymer that coats orconstitutes all or part of the implant or prosthesis).

In some instances, it is desired to delay fracture healing following abone fracture, or to purposely inhibit fracture healing in certainlocations to prevent impairment of function by maladaptive boneformation. For example, if a fracture occurs and for medical orpractical reasons surgery cannot be performed immediately, fracturehealing may be temporarily “suspended” by use of a BMP inhibitor asdescribed herein, until definitive surgery or manipulation can beperformed. This could prevent the need for subsequent intentionalre-fracture in order to ensure correct apposition of bone fragments, forexample. It is expected that upon stopping a BMP inhibitor normalfracture healing processes would ensue if the period of treatment isrelatively short. In other cases, any amount of novel bone growth mightimpair function, such as when fracture affects a joint directly. Inthese cases, global or local inhibition of BMP activity (by systemic orlocal delivery of a BMP inhibitor as described herein via diffusion froma local implant or matrix) may be used to inhibit fracture healing orprevent fracture calluses at the critical areas.

Treatment of Skin Diseases

Expansion of cultured keratinocytes—In vitro, BMPs inhibit keratinocyteproliferation and promote differentiation (reviewed in Botchkarev et al.Differentiation 72:512-526, 2004). In patients in need of skin grafting(eg. after burns), skin grafts are made from cultured keratinocytes. Thekeratinocytes may be derived from other animals (xenografts), but theseare only temporary as they will be rejected by the immune system.Keratinocytes can be derived from the patient themselves and can begrown into sheets of cells in the laboratory (cultured epithelialautografts). The patient will not reject keratinocytes derived fromhis/her own body. Addition of BMP inhibitors as described herein tokeratinocyte cultures can be used to facilitate keratinocyteproliferation enabling patients to receive grafts sooner.

Improved epithelialization—BMP6 is highly expressed in skin injury, andhigh levels of BMP6 are detected in chronic human wounds of differentetiologies (Kaiser et al. J. Invest. Dermatol. 111:1145-1152, 1998). Inmice overexpressing BMP6 in their skin, reepithelialization and healingskin wounds were significantly delayed (Kaiser et al., J. Invest.Dermatol. 111:1145-1152, 1998). Improved epithelialization can reducescar formation. Topical or systemic administration of BMP inhibitors asdescribed herein can be used to augment epithelialization of skinwounds, for example, in the treatment of pressure ulcers (bed sores) ornon-healing or poorly-healing skin ulcers (e.g., in patients withperipheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, venous incompetence).Compounds would also be expected to decrease scar formation.

Promotion of hair growth—Growth of hair follicles on the scalp is cyclicwith three phases: anagen (the growth phase), catagen (the involutionalphase), and telogen (resting phase). Recent evidence suggests that BMPsignals delay the transition from telogen to anagen (Plikus et al.Nature 451:340-344, 2008). Inhibition of BMP signaling using compoundsas described herein can shorten the telogen phase and increase thenumber of follicles in the anagen phase. Compounds as described hereincan be used to treat circumstances wherein hair follicles areinsufficient or when hairs are being lost more frequently than they aregrown. These circumstances include androgenetic alopecia (male patternbalding), alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium.

Treatment of psoriasis—Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disorder whichsometimes occurs following skin trauma and the ensuing repair andinflammation (Koebner phenomenon). BMPs may participate in repair andinflammatory mechanisms that cause psoriasis, since over-expression ofBMP6 in the skin of mice leads to skin lesions similar to those seen inpatients with psoriasis (Blessing et al., J. Cell. Biol. 135:227-239,1996). Compounds as described herein may be administered topically orsystemically to treat established psoriasis or prevent its developmentafter skin injury.

Treatment of corneal scarring—BMP6 expression is associated withconjunctival scarring (Andreev et al. Exp. Eye Res. 83:1162-1170, 2006).Compounds as described herein can be used to prevent or treat cornealscarring and the resulting blindness.

Treatment of Systemic Hypertension

Infusion of BMP4 induces systemic hypertension in mice (Miriyala et al.Circulation 113:2818-2825, 2006). Vascular smooth muscle cells express avariety of BMP ligands. BMPs increase the expression of voltage gatedpotassium channels and thereby increase constriction of vascular smoothmuscle (Fantozzi et al. Am. J. Physiol. Lung Cell. Mol. Physiol.291:L993-1004, 2006). Compounds as described herein that inhibit BMPsignaling can be used to reduce blood pressure. Sustained reduction ofblood pressure in patients with hypertension would be expected toprevent myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascularaccidents, and renal failure. BMP inhibitors as described herein can beused to target the hypertension in specific vascular beds, such as inpulmonary hypertension via local delivery (e.g., via aerosol).

Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension

BMP signaling contributes to the pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension.For example, mice with decreased BMP4 levels are protected from thepulmonary hypertension and pulmonary vascular remodeling induced bybreathing low oxygen concentrations for prolonged periods (Frank et al.Circ. Res. 97:496-504, 2005). Moreover, mutations in the gene encodingthe type II BMP receptor (BMPRII) are frequently found in patients withsporadic and familial pulmonary arterial hypertension. It might beanticipated that decreased BMP signaling might cause pulmonaryhypertension. However, Yu and colleagues (Yu et al. J. Biol. Chem.280:24443-24450, 2008) reported that BMPRII deficiency paradoxicallyincreases BMP signaling by subsets of BMP ligands, and thus increasedBMP signaling using compounds as described herein may actuallycontribute to the development of pulmonary hypertension.

Compounds as described herein can be used to prevent the development ofpulmonary arterial hypertension in patients at risk for the disease(e.g., patients with BMPRII mutations) or to treat patients withidiopathic or acquired pulmonary arterial hypertension. Decreasedpulmonary hypertension in individuals treated with the compoundsdescribed herein would be expected to decrease shortness of breath,right ventricular hypertrophy, and right ventricular failure.

Treatment of Ventricular Hypertrophy

BMP-10 levels are increased in the hypertrophied ventricles of rats withhypertension, and this BMP ligand induces hypertrophy in culturedneonatal rat ventricular myocytes (Nakano et al. Am. J. Physiol. Heart.Circ. Physiol. 293:H3396-3403, 2007). Sun et al. (Hypertension 2013Feb;61(2):352-60)suggest that small molecule BMP inhibitors can reduceadverse left ventricular remodeling (hypertrophy). Inhibition of BMP-10signaling with compounds as described herein can to prevent/treatventricular hypertrophy. Ventricular hypertrophy can lead to congestiveheart failure due to diastolic dysfunction. Compounds described hereinwould be expected to prevent/treat congestive heart failure.

Treatment of Neurologic Disorders

Treatment of spinal cord injury and neuropathy—BMPs are potentinhibitors of axonal regeneration in the adult spinal cord after spinalcord injury (Matsuura et al. J. Neurochem. 2008). Expression of BMPs isreported to be elevated in oligodendrocytes and astrocytes around theinjury site following spinal cord contusion. Intrathecal administrationof noggin, a BMP inhibitor, led to enhanced locomotor activity andsignificant regrowth of the corticospinal tract after spinal cordcontusion.

RGMa inhibits axonal growth and recovery after spinal cord injury, aswell as synapse re-formation, effects which are blocked by an antibodydirected against RGMa (Hata et al. J. Cell. Biol. 173:47-58, 2006; Kyotoet al. Brain Res. 1186:74-86, 2007). RGMa enhances BMP signaling (Babittet al. J. Biol. Chem. 280:29820-29827, 2005) suggesting that BMPsignaling may be responsible for preventing axonal growth and recovery.

Based on these considerations, compounds as described herein would beexpected to increase axonal growth and recovery after spinal cordinjury. Compounds as described herein would be expected to prevent/treatneuropathies associated with a wide spectrum of disorders includingdiabetes mellitus. Compounds as described herein would be expected totreat both the pain and motor dysfunction associated with neuropathies.

Treatment of neurologic disorders associated with central nervous systeminflammation—BMP4 and 5 have been detected in multiple sclerosis andCreutzfeldt-Jakob disease lesions (Deininger et al. Acta Neuropathol.90:76-79, 1995). BMPs have also been detected in mice with experimentalautoimmune encephalomyelitis, an animal model of multiple sclerosis (Araet al. J. Neurosci. Res. 86:125-135, 2008). Abnormal activation of BMPsignaling through defects in the fibrilin-2 (Fbn2) gene is involved inmyopathy and congenital muscular dystrophy (Sengle et al., PLOSGenetics, 2015 June; 11(6): e1005340). Compounds as described herein maybe used to prevent or treat multiple sclerosis as well as otherneurologic disorders associated with central nervous systeminflammation, or maladaptive injury repair processes mediated by BMPsignals.

Treatment of dementias—Inhibitors of BMP signaling can promoteneurogenesis in mouse neural precursor cells (Koike et al. J. Biol.Chem. 282:15843-15850, 2007). Compounds as described herein can be usedto augment neurogenesis in a variety of neurologic disorders associatedwith accelerated loss of neurons including cerebrovascular accidents andAlzheimer's Disease, as well as other dementias.

Altering memory and learning—BMP signaling has an important role in thedevelopment and maintenance of neurons involved in memory and cognitivebehavior. For example, mice deficient in the BMP inhibitor, chordin,have enhanced spatial learning but less exploratory activity in a novelenvironment (Sun et al. J. Neurosci. 27:7740-7750, 2007). Compounds asdescribed herein can be used to alter or prevent memory or learning, forexample, inducing amnesia for anesthesia or in other situations likelyto cause distress, or to prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Treatment of Atherosclerosis

Abundant evidence suggests that BMP ligands are pro-inflammatory andpro-atherogenic in the blood vessel wall (Chang et al. Circulation116:1258-1266, 2007). Knocking-down expression of BMP4 decreasedinflammatory signals, whereas knocking-down BMP inhibitors (e.g.,follistatin or noggin) increased inflammatory signals. Compounds asdescribed herein can be used to reduce vascular inflammation associatedwith atherosclerosis, autoimmune disease, and other vasculitis. Bydecreasing atherosclerosis, it would be anticipated that compounds asdescribed herein would decrease the incidence and/or severity of acutecoronary syndromes (angina pectoris and heart attack), transientischemic attacks, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and othervascular ischemic events. Moreover, in so far as atherosclerosiscontributes to the pathogenesis of aneurysm formation, compounds asdescribed herein can be used to slow the progression of aneurysmformation decreasing the frequency of aneurismal rupture and therequirement for surgery.

As BMPs and many of the BMP-induced gene products that affect matrixremodeling are overexpressed in early atherosclerotic lesions, BMPsignals may promote atherosclerotic plaque formation and progression(Bostrom et al. J Clin Invest. 91: 1800-1809. 1993; Dhore et al.Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 21: 1998-2003. 2001). BMP signalingactivity in the atheromatous plaque may thus represent a form ofmaladaptive injury-repair, or may contribute to inflammation. Over time,BMP signals may also induce resident or nascent vascular cellpopulations to differentiate into osteoblast-like cells, leading tointimal and medial calcification of vessels (Hruska et al. Circ Res. 97:105-112. 2005). Calcific vascular disease, or arteriosclerosis, isassociated with decreased vascular distensibility, and increased risk ofcardiovascular events and mortality, and is particularly problematicwhen associated with underlying atherosclerotic disease (Bostrom et al.Crit Rev Eukaryot Gene Expr. 10: 151-158. 2000). Both atheroscleroticand calcific lesions may be amenable to regression, however, if signalswhich contribute to their progression can be intercepted (Sano et al.Circulation. 103: 2955-2960. 2001). In certain aspects, inhibitor of BMPtype I receptor activity may be used to limit the progression ofatheromatous plaques and vascular calcification in vivo (Derwall et al.Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2012; 32: 613-622).

M. Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia or Hyperlipoproteinemia

Treatment with small molecule or recombinant BMP inhibitors reducesvascular inflammation (via macrophage accumulation and cathepsinactivity), atheroma formation, and vascular calcification in micedeficient in low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR^(−/−)). Withoutwishing to be bound by theory, as potential explanations for impact onvascular inflammation, oxidized LDL (oxLDL) has been found to increaseBMP2 expression and induce the production of reactive oxygen species(ROS) in human aortic endothelial cells. ROS production induced by oxLDLappears to require BMP signaling, based on inhibition by small moleculeor recombinant BMP inhibitors. Treatment with small molecule BMPinhibitors reduces plasma low-density lipoprotein levels withoutinhibiting HMG-CoA reductase activity, suggesting a role of BMPsignaling in the regulation of LDL cholesterol biosynthesis. Smallmolecule BMP inhibitors have also been found to inhibit hepatosteatosisseen in LDLR-deficient mice fed a high-fat diet. Small molecule orrecombinant BMP inhibitors inhibit the synthesis of ApoB-100 in hepatomacells in vitro. These findings implicate BMP signaling in vascularcalcification and atherogenesis and provide at least two novelmechanisms by which BMP signaling may contribute to the pathogenesis ofatherosclerosis. These studies highlight the BMP signaling pathway as atherapeutic target in the treatment of atherosclerosis while identifyingseveral novel functions of BMP signaling in the regulation of vascularoxidative stress, inflammation and lipid metabolism.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may be usedfor the reduction of circulating levels of ApoB-100 in patients. Incertain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may be used forthe reduction of circulating levels of LDL in patients. Accordingly, BMPinhibitors as described herein may be used for the treatment ofhypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, or hyperlipoproteinemia, includingcongenital or acquired hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, orhyperlipoproteinemia.

In certain embodiments, the congenital hypercholesterolemia,hyperlipidemia, or hyperlipoproteinemia is autosomal dominanthypercholesterolemia (ADH), familial hypercholesterolemia (FH),polygenic hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCHL),hyperapobetalipoproteinemia, or small dense LDL syndrome (LDL phenotypeB).

In certain embodiments, the acquired hypercholesterolemia,hyperlipidemia, or hyperlipoproteinemia is associated with diabetesmellitus, hyperlipidemic diet and/or sedentary lifestyle, obesity,metabolic syndrome, intrinsic or secondary liver disease, primarybiliary cirrhosis or other bile stasis disorders, alcoholism,pancreatitis, nephrotic syndrome, endstage renal disease,hypothyroidism, iatrogenesis due to administration of thiazides,beta-blockers, retinoids, highly active antiretroviral agents, estrogen,progestins, or glucocorticoids. In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitorsas described herein may be used for the treatment of diseases,disorders, or syndromes associated with defects in lipid absorption ormetabolism, such as sitosterolemia, cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, orfamilial hypobetalipoproteinemia.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may be usedfor the treatment of diseases, disorders, or syndromes caused byhyperlipidemia, such as coronary artery disease and its manifestations(e.g., myocardial infarction; angina pectoris; acute coronary arterysyndromes, such as unstable angina pectoris; cardiac dysfunction, suchas congestive heart failure, caused by myocardial infarction; or cardiacarrhythmia associated with myocardial ischemia/infarction), stroke dueto occlusion of arteries supplying portions of the brain, cerebralhemorrhage, peripheral arterial disease (e.g., mesenteric ischemia;renal artery stenosis; limb ischemia and claudication; subclavian stealsyndrome; abdominal aortic aneurysm; thoracic aortic aneurysm,pseudoaneurysm, intramural hematoma; or penetrating aortic ulcer, aorticdissection, aortic stenosis, vascular calcification, xanthoma, such asxanthoma affecting tendons or scleral and cutaneous xanthomas,xanthelasma, or hepatosteatosis.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may be usedfor the treatment of the foregoing diseases, disorders, or syndromesregardless of circulating lipid levels, such as in individualsexhibiting normal circulating lipid levels or metabolism.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may be usedfor the reduction of secondary cardiovascular events arising fromcoronary, cerebral, or peripheral vascular disease.

In certain such embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may beused to treat individuals regardless of lipid levels, such as used inthe treatment of individuals exhibiting normal circulating cholesteroland lipid levels. In certain such embodiments, BMP inhibitors asdescribed herein are administered conjointly with a HMG-CoA reductaseinhibitor.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may be usedfor the prevention of cardiovascular disease, such as in individualswith elevated markers of cardiovascular risk (e.g., C-reactive protein)or, for example, an elevated Framingham Risk Score. In certain suchembodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may be used to preventcardiovascular disease in individuals exhibiting normal circulatingcholesterol and lipid levels.

In certain embodiments wherein one or more BMP inhibitors as describedherein are used in the treatment or prevention of the foregoingdiseases, disorders, or syndromes, the patient being treated is notdiagnosed with and/or is not suffering from one or more of the followingconditions: vascular inflammation associated with atherosclerosis,automimmune disease, and other vasculitis; atherosclerotic disease,atheromatous plaques, and/or vascular calcification; an aneurysm and/oraneurysm formation; acute coronary syndromes (angina pectoris and heartattack), transient ischemic attacks, stroke, peripheral vasculardisease, or other vascular ischemic events.

In other embodiments wherein one or more BMP inhibitors as describedherein are used in the treatment or prevention of the foregoingdiseases, disorders, or syndromes (e.g., for the reduction ofcirculating levels of ApoB-100 and/or LDL in patients; for the treatmentof hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, or hyperlipoproteinemia,including congenital or acquired hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia,or hyperlipoproteinemia; for the treatment of diseases, disorders, orsyndromes associated with defects in lipid absorption or metabolism; forthe treatment of diseases, disorders, or syndromes caused byhyperlipidemia; for the reduction of secondary cardiovascular eventsarising from coronary, cerebral, or peripheral vascular disease; or forthe reduction of secondary cardiovascular events arising from coronary,cerebral, or peripheral vascular disease), the patient being treated isalso diagnosed with and/or is also suffering from one or more of thefollowing conditions: vascular inflammation associated withatherosclerosis, automimmune disease, and other vasculitis;atherosclerotic disease, atheromatous plaques, and/or vascularcalcification; an aneurysm and/or aneurysm formation; acute coronarysyndromes (angina pectoris and heart attack), transient ischemicattacks, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, or other vascular ischemicevents.

Propagation, Engraftment and Differentiation of Progenitor CellsIncluding Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells In Vitro and In Vivo

BMP signals are crucial for regulating the differentiation andregeneration of precursor and stem cell populations, in some contextsand tissues preventing (while in other contexts directing)differentiation towards a lineage. Compounds as described herein can beused to (i) maintain a pluripotential state in stem cell or multipotentcell populations in vivo or in vitro; (ii) expand stem cell ormultipotent cell populations in vivo or in vitro; (iii) directdifferentiation of stem cell or multipotent cell populations in vivo orin vitro; (iv) manipulate or direct the differentiation of stem cell ormultipotent cell populations in vivo or in vitro, either alone or incombination or in sequence with other treatments; and (v) modulate thede-differentiation of differentiated cell populations into multipotentor progenitor populations.

Numerous stem cell and precursor lineages require BMP signals in orderto determine whether they will expand, differentiate towards specifictissue lineages, home in and integrate with particular tissue types, orundergo programmed cell death. Frequently BMP signals interact withsignals provided by growth factors (bFGF, PDGF, VEGF, HBEGF, P1GF, andothers), Sonic Hedgehog (SHH), notch, and Wnt signaling pathways toeffect these changes (Okita et al. Curr. Stem Cell Res. Ther. 1:103-111,2006). Compounds as described herein can be used to direct thedifferentiation of stem cells (e.g., embryonic stem cells) or tissueprogenitor cells towards specific lineages for therapeutic application(Park et al. Development 131:2749-2762, 2004; Pashmforoush et al. Cell117:373-386, 2004). Alternatively for certain cell populations, BMPinhibitors as described herein may be effective in preventingdifferentiation and promoting expansion, in order to produce sufficientnumbers of cells to be effective for a clinical application. The exactcombination of BMP inhibitor and growth factor or signaling molecule maybe highly specific to each cell and tissue type.

For example, certain embryonic stem cell lines require co-culture withleukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) to inhibit differentiation and maintainthe pluripotency of certain cultured embryonic stem cell lines (Okita etal. Curr. Stem Cell Res. Ther. 1:103-111, 2006). Use of a BMP inhibitoras described herein may be used to maintain pluripotency in the absenceof LIF. Other ES cell lines require coculture with a specific feedercell layer in order to maintain pluripotency. Use of a BMP inhibitor asdescribed herein, alone or in combination with other agents, may beeffective in maintaining pluripotency when concerns of contaminationwith a feeder cell layer, or its DNA or protein components wouldcomplicate or prevent use of cells for human therapy.

In another example, in some circumstances antagonizing BMP signals witha protein such as noggin shortly before cessation of LIF in culture isable to induce differentiation into a cardiomyocyte lineage (Yuasa etal. Nat. Biotechnol. 23:607-611, 2005). Use of a pharmacologic BMPinhibitor as described herein may achieve similar if not more potenteffects. Such differentiated cells could be introduced into diseasedmyocardium therapeutically. Alternatively, such treatment may actuallybe more effective on engrafted precursor cells which have already homedin to diseased myocardium. Systemic therapy with a protein inhibitor ofBMP such as noggin would be prohibitively expensive and entailcomplicated dosing. Delivery of a BMP inhibitor as described herein,systemically or locally, could bias the differentiation of suchprecursor cells into functioning cardiomyocytes in situ.

Treatment of Cartilage Defects

The selective inhibition of specific BMP receptors enables cartilageformation by preventing calcification and mineralization of scaffoldsproduced by mesenchymal stem cells (Hellingman et al. Tissue Eng Part A.2011 April; 17(7-8):1157-67. Epub 2011 Jan. 17.) Accordingly, compoundsof the invention may be useful to promote cartilage repair/regenerationin patients with cartilage injuries or defects, as well as in the exvivo or in vitro production of cartilage tissue, e.g., for implantation,from appropriate cells, such as mesenchymal stem cells.

Application of Compounds with Varying Degrees of Selectivity: Compoundswhich Inhibit BMP Signaling Via Particular BMP Type I Receptors, orCompounds which also Affect Signaling Via TGF-β, Activin, Amp Kinase, orVEGF Receptors

ALK-specific inhibitors—Dorsomorphin inhibits the activity of the BMPtype I receptors, ALK2, ALK3, and ALK6. Dorsomorphin inhibits ALK2 andALK3 to a greater extent than it does ALK6 (Yu et al. Nat. Chem. Biol.4:33-41, 2008). Several of the compounds described herein will haverelative greater selectivity for particular BMP type I receptors. Thepathogenesis of certain diseases might be attributed to thedysfunctional signaling of one particular receptor. For example,fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a disease caused by aberrant(constitutively active) ALK2 function (Yu et al. Nat. Chem. Biol.4:33-41, 2008). In such instances, compounds as described herein whichspecifically antagonize the function of a subset of the BMP type Ireceptors may have the advantage of reduced toxicity or side effects, orgreater effectiveness, or both.

Some compounds as described herein may have a high degree of selectivityfor BMP vs. TGF-β, Activin, AMP kinase, and VEGF receptor signaling.Other compounds may be less specific and may target other pathways inaddition to BMP signaling. In the treatment of tumors, for example,agents which inhibit BMP signaling as well as one or more of the abovepathways can have beneficial effects (e.g., decrease tumor size), whenmolecular phenotyping of specific patients' tumors reveals dysregulationof multiple pathways.

Some compounds as described herein have a high degree of selectivity forALK2 versus ALK1 or ALK3 or ALK4 or ALK5 or ALK6. Selective inhibitionof ALK2 versus ALK1 or ALK3 or ALK4 or ALK5 or ALK6 may minimizeunwanted effects or toxicity. Chronic ALK3 inhibition might impairnormal mucosal epithelial turnover due to known importance in intestinalcrypt stem cell recycling, and implication of ALK3 function in juvenilefamilial polyposis. ALK1 inhibition might impair normal vascularremodeling and lead to complications similar to human hereditarytelangiectasia syndrome type 2 (HHT2), such as leaky capillaries, AVmalformations, and bleeding. Accordingly, compounds that selectivelyinhibit ALK2 relative to ALK3 and ALK1 may help avoid toxicities of thistype that might be encountered through the use of an unselectiveinhibitor.

In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method of inhibitingthe activity of ALK2 in a human, comprising administering to the human asmall molecule that selectively inhibits the activity of human ALK2relative to the activity of human ALK1. In some such embodiments, thesmall molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that islower by a factor of about 2 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activityof human ALK1. In some such embodiments, the small molecule inhibits theactivity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 5 thanits IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK1. In some suchembodiments, the small molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 withan IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 10 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting theactivity of human ALK1. In some such embodiments, the small moleculeinhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by afactor of 15 or 20 or 30 or 40 or 50 or 100 or 200 or 300 or 400 or 500or 600 or 800 or 1000 or 1500 or 2000 or 5000 or 10000 or 15,000 or20,000 or 40,000 or 50,000 or 60,000 or 70,000 or 80,000 or 90,000 or100,000 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK1.

In certain embodiments, the small molecule has a structure of Formula Ior Formula II as described herein.

In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method of inhibitingthe activity of ALK2 in a human, comprising administering to the human asmall molecule that selectively inhibits the activity of human ALK2relative to the activity of human ALK3. In some such embodiments, thesmall molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that islower by a factor of 15 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity ofhuman ALK3. In some such embodiments, the small molecule inhibits theactivity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 20 thanits IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK3. In some suchembodiments, the small molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 withan IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 30 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting theactivity of human ALK3. In some such embodiments, the small moleculeinhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by afactor of 50 or 100 or 200 or 300 or 400 or 500 or 600 or 800 or 1000 or1500 or 2000 or 5000 or 10000 or 15,000 or 20,000 or 40,000 or 60,000 or70,000 or 80,000 or 90,000 or 100,000 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting theactivity of human ALK3.

In certain embodiments, the small molecule has a structure of Formula Ior Formula II as described herein.

In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method of inhibitingthe activity of ALK2 in a human, comprising administering to the human asmall molecule that selectively inhibits the activity of human ALK2relative to the activity of human ALK4. In some such embodiments, thesmall molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that islower by a factor of 1000 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity ofhuman ALK4. In some such embodiments, the small molecule inhibits theactivity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 2000than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK4. In some suchembodiments, the small molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 withan IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 3000 than its IC₅₀ for inhibitingthe activity of human ALK4. In some such embodiments, the small moleculeinhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by afactor of 4000 or 5000 or 6000 or 7000 or 8000 or 9000 or 10,000 or12,000 or 14,000 or 16,000 or 18,000 or 20,000 or 25,000 or 30,000 or40,000 or 50,000 or 60,000 or 70,000 or 80,000 or 90,000 or 100,000 thanits IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK4.

In certain embodiments, the small molecule has a structure of Formula Ior Formula II as described herein.

In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method of inhibitingthe activity of ALK2 in a human, comprising administering to the human asmall molecule that selectively inhibits the activity of human ALK2relative to the activity of human ALK6. In some such embodiments, thesmall molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that islower by a factor of 2 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity ofhuman ALK6. In some such embodiments, the small molecule inhibits theactivity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 5 thanits IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK6. In some suchembodiments, the small molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 withan IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 10 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting theactivity of human ALK6. In some such embodiments, the small moleculeinhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by afactor of 15 or 20 or 30 or 40 or 50 or 100 or 200 or 300 or 400 or 500or 600 or 800 or 1000 or 1500 or 2000 or 5000 or 10000 or 15,000 or20,000 or 40,000 or 50,000 or 60,000 or 70,000 or 80,000 or 90,000 or100,000 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK6.

In certain embodiments, the small molecule has a structure of Formula Ior Formula II as described herein.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of inhibiting theactivity of ALK2 in a human, comprising administering to the human asmall molecule that selectively inhibits the activity of human ALK2relative to the activity of human ALK5. In some such embodiments, thesmall molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that islower by a factor of 1000 than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity ofhuman ALK5. In some such embodiments, the small molecule inhibits theactivity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 2000than its IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK5. In some suchembodiments, the small molecule inhibits the activity of human ALK2 withan IC₅₀ that is lower by a factor of 3000 than its IC₅₀ for inhibitingthe activity of human ALK5. In some such embodiments, the small moleculeinhibits the activity of human ALK2 with an IC₅₀ that is lower by afactor of 4000 or 5000 or 6000 or 7000 or 8000 or 9000 or 10,000 or12,000 or 14,000 or 16,000 or 18,000 or 20,000 or 25,000 or 30,000 or40,000 or 50,000 or 60,000 or 70,000 or 80,000 or 90,000 or 100,000 thanits IC₅₀ for inhibiting the activity of human ALK5.

In certain embodiments, the small molecule has a structure of Formula Ior Formula II as described herein.

Compounds as described herein can be used to treat subjects (e.g.,humans, domestic pets, livestock, or other animals) by use of dosagesand administration regimens that are determined to be appropriate bythose of skill in the art, and these parameters may vary depending on,for example, the type and extent of the disorder treated, the overallhealth status of the subject, the therapeutic index of the compound, andthe route of administration. Standard clinical trials can be used tooptimize the dose and dosing frequency for any particular pharmaceuticalcomposition of the invention. Exemplary routes of administration thatcan be used include oral, parenteral, intravenous, intra-arterial,subcutaneous, intramuscular, topical, intracranial, intraorbital,ophthalmic, intraventricular, intracapsular, intraspinal,intracisternal, intraperitoneal, intranasal, aerosol, or administrationby suppository. Methods for making formulations that can be used in theinvention are well known in the art and can be found, for example, inRemington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (20th edition, Ed., A.R.Gennaro), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000.

Combination Therapies

In certain instances BMP inhibitors as described herein may be used incombination with other current or future drug therapies, because theeffects of inhibiting BMP alone may be less optimal by itself, and/ormay be synergistic or more highly effective in combination withtherapies acting on distinct pathways which interact functionally withBMP signaling, or on the BMP pathway itself. In certain instances,conjoint administration of a BMP inhibitor as described herein with anadditional drug therapy reduces the dose of the additional drug therapysuch that it is less than the amount that achieves a therapeutic effectwhen used in a monotherapy (e.g., in the absence of a BMP inhibitor asdescribed herein). Some examples of combination therapies could includethe following.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may beadministered conjointly with other antihyperlipidemic agents orantilipidemic agents including, but not limited to, HMG-CoA reductaseinhibitors (e.g., atorvastatin, cerivastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin,mevastatin, pitavastain, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, or simvastatin),fibrates (e.g., bezafibrate, ciprofibrate, clofibrate, gemfibrozil, orfenofibrate), ezetimibe, niacin, cholesteryl ester transfer protein(CETP) inhibitors (e.g., torcetrapib, anacetrapib, or dalcetrapib),cholestyramine, colestipol, probucol, dextrothyroxine, bile acidsequestrants, or combinations of the above.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may beadministered conjointly with a treatment for diabetes including, but notlimited to, sulfonyl ureas (e.g., chlorpropamide, tolbutamide,glyburide, glipizide, or glimepiride), medications that decrease theamount of glucose produced by the liver (e.g., metformin), meglitinides(e.g., repaglinide or nateglinide), medications that decrease theabsorption of carbohydrates from the intestine (e.g., alpha glucosidaseinhibitors such as acarbose), medications that effect glycemic control(e.g., pramlintide or exenatide), DPP-IV inhibitors (e.g., sitagliptin),insulin treatment, thiazolidinones (e.g., troglitazone, ciglitazone,pioglitazone, or rosiglitazone), oxadiazolidinediones, alpha-glucosidaseinhibitors (e.g., miglitol or acarbose), agents acting on theATP-dependent postassium channel of the beta cells (e.g., tolbutamide,glibenclamide, glipizide, glicazide, or repaglinide), nateglinide,glucagon inhibitors, inhibitors of hepatic enzymes involved instimulation of gluconeogenesis and/or glycogenolysis, or combinations ofthe above.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may beadministered conjointly with a treatment for obesity including, but notlimited to, orlistat, sibutramine, phendimetrazine, phentermine,diethylpropion, benzphetamine, mazindol, dextroamphetamine, rimonabant,cetilistat, GT 389-255, APD356, pramlintide/AC137, PYY3-36, AC162352/PYY3-36, oxyntomodulin, TM 30338, AOD 9604, oleoyl-estrone,bromocriptine, ephedrine, leptin, pseudoephedrine, or pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts thereof, or combinations of the above.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may beadministered conjointly with an antihypertensive agent including, butnot limited to, beta-blockers (e.g., alprenolol, atenolol, timolol,pindolol propranolol and metoprolol), ACE (angiotensin convertingenzyme) inhibitors (e.g., benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril,lisinopril, quinapril and ramipril), calcium channel blockers (e.g.,nifedipine, felodipine, nicardipine, isradipine, nimodipine, diltiazemand verapamil), and alpha-blockers (e.g., doxazosin, urapidil, prazosinand terazosin), or combinations of the above.

In certain embodiments, BMP inhibitors as described herein may beadministered conjointly with a treatment for anemia (e.g., anemia ofinflammation associated with renal failure and hemodialysis), includingbut not limited to erythopoiesis-stimulating agents (e.g.erythropoietin).

Tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitors, such as SU-5416, and BMP inhibitorsas described herein may have synergistic effects at inhibitingangiogenesis, particularly for anti-angiogenic therapy against tumors.BMP signals (BMP-4) are thought to be critical for the commitment ofstem or precursor cells to a hematopoietic/endothelial commonprogenitor, and may promote the proliferation, survival, and migrationof mature endothelial cells necessary for angiogenesis (Park et al.Development 131:2749-2762, 2004). Thus antagonism of BMP signals usingcompounds as described herein may provide additional inhibition ofangiogenesis at the level of endothelial precursors and cells.Similarly, co-treatment with BMP inhibitors as described herein andother tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitors such as imatinib (Gleevec)could be used to inhibit vascular remodeling and angiogenesis of certaintumors.

The combination of a sonic hedgehog agonist and a BMP inhibitor asdescribed herein may be particularly useful for promoting hair growth,as SHH activity is known to stimulate the transition of follicles out oftelogen (resting) phase (Paladini et al. J. Invest. Dermatol.125:638-646, 2005), while inhibiting the BMP pathway shortens thetelogen phase (Plikus et al. Nature 451:340-344, 2008). The use of bothwould be expected to cause relatively increased time in the anagen orgrowth phase.

Combined use of Notch modulators (e.g., gamma-secretase inhibitors) andBMP inhibitors as described herein may be more effective than eitheragent alone in applications designed to inhibit vascular remodeling orbone differentiation, because increasing evidence suggests both pathwaysfunction cooperatively to effect cell differentiation, and vascular cellmigration (Kluppel et al. Bioessays 27:115-118, 2005). These therapiesmay be synergistic in the treatment of tumors in which one or bothpathways is deranged (Katoh, Stem Cell Rev. 3:30-38, 2007).

Combined use of an Indian Hedgehog (IHH) antagonist and a BMP inhibitoras described herein may inhibit pathologic bone formation. IHH isresponsible for the commitment of bone precursors to chondrocyte orcartilage forming cells. Endochondral bone formation involvescoordinated activity of both chondrogenesis (promoted by BMP signals andIHH signals) and their subsequent calcification by mineralizationprograms initiated by BMP signals (Seki et al. J. Biol. Chem.279:18544-18549, 2004; Minina et al. Development 128:4523-4534, 2001).Coadministration of an IHH antagonist with a BMP inhibitor as describedherein, therefore, may be more effective in inhibiting pathological bonegrowth due to hyperactive BMP signaling (such as in FOP), or in any ofthe inflammatory or traumatic disorders of pathologic bone formationdescribed above.

Strong experimental evidence exists for an effect of both Smo antagonismand BMP antagonism for treating glioblastoma. Compounds as describedherein may be used in combination with Smo antagonists to treatglioblastoma.

Inhibition of BMP Signaling in Insects

Some of the compounds as described herein may have activity against, andperhaps even selectivity for the BMP receptors of arthropods versusthose of chordates. Inhibiting BMP signaling in arthropod larvae or eggsis likely to cause severe developmental abnormalities and perhapscompromise their ability to reproduce, e.g., via the same dorsalizationthat is observed in zebrafish and drosophila when this pathway isinhibited. If BMP inhibitors as described herein have very strongselectivity for arthropod BMP receptors versus those of humans, they maybe used as insecticides or pest control agents that are demonstrablyless toxic or more environmentally sound than current strategies.

In addition to being administered to patients in therapeutic methods,compounds as described herein can also be used to treat cells andtissues, as well as structural materials to be implanted into patients(see above), ex vivo. For example, the compounds can be used to treatexplanted tissues that may be used, for example, in transplantation.

The invention now being generally described, it will be more readilyunderstood by reference to the following examples which are includedmerely for purposes of illustration of certain aspects and embodimentsof the present invention, and are not intended to limit the invention.

EXEMPLIFICATION

The synthesis and in vitro and in vivo evaluation of certain BMPinhibitors disclosed herein is set forth in WO 2014/160203, which isherein incorporated by reference in its entirety.

Example 1 Synthetic Protocols

Chemistry Material and Methods. Unless otherwise noted, all reagents andsolvents were purchased from commercial sources and used without furtherpurification. The NMR spectra were obtained using a 300 or 500 MHzspectrometer. All ¹H NMR spectra are reported in δ units (ppm) and wererecorded in CDCl₃ and referenced to the peak for tetramethylsilane (TMS)or in DMSO. Coupling constants (J) are reported in hertz. Columnchromatography was performed utilizing a CombiFlash Sg 100c separationsystem with RediSep disposable silica gel columns. High-resolution massspectra were obtained by using AccuTOF with a DART source. All testcompounds reported here had a purity ≧95% as determined byhigh-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses using aninstrument equipped with a quaternary pump and a SB-C8 column (30×4.6mm, 3.5 μm). UV absorption was monitored at λ=254 nm. The injectionvolume was 5 μL. HPLC gradient went from 5% acetonitrile/95% water to95% acetonitrile/5% water (both solvents contain 0.1% trifluoroaceticacid) over 1.9 min with a total run time of 3.0 min and a flow rate of3.0 mL/min.

Synthesis of Compound 1

Tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(2.29 g, 5 mmol) and methyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthoate (1.87 g, 6mmol) were combined in dioxane (30 mL) and the mixture was degassed withnitrogen. An aqueous solution of sodium carbonate (2 M, 7 mL) was added.Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (0) (0.45 g, 0.4 mmol) was addedand the mixture was heated at 115 deg for 1.5 h under nitrogen. Thecooled solution was partitioned between water and ethyl acetate (60 mLeach) and the organic phase was washed with water, brine then dried(MgSO4), filtered and concentrated. The crude solid was recrystallizedin ethanol to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(2.20 g, 78%) as a beige solid.

To a solution of tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(2.15 g, 3.8 mmol) in a THF/water mixture (1:1, 60 mL) was added a LiOHsolution (1M, 12 mL). The mixture was allowed to stir at roomtemperature for 3.5 hours. The reaction was acidified by a 10% citricacid solution (30 mL) and the product was extracted into ethyl acetate(60 mL). The organic layer was washed with water, brine then dried(MgSO4), filtered and concentrated to provide4-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid as a beige solid.

To4-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid (0.18 g, 0.33 mmol) was added TFA (4 mL) and the mixture wasstirred for 45 minutes at room temperature. The excess TFA was removedand4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid, TFA was afforded after reverse phase purification. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 13.16 (s, 1H), 9.54 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.03-8.96 (m,2H), 8.72 (s, 2H), 8.59 (d, J=0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.13(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.76 (m, 3H), 7.69 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.6, 1.3 Hz,1H), 7.57 (ddd, J=8.0, 6.6, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 2H), 3.46 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.27 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 2

Combined4-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid (0.14 g, 0.25 mmol) and HATU (0.19 mg, 0.5 mmol) and triethylamine(0.1 g, 1 mmol) in DCM (8 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 45minutes. The solvent was removed then THF (8 mL) was added followed bysaturated ammonium hydroxide solution (1 mL). After 45 minutes thesolvent was removed to afford tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(0.12 g, 86%) after chromatography.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.53 (dd, J=2.3, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (dd,J=2.3, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.74 (s, 2H), 8.54 (d, J=0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.44-8.37 (m,1H), 8.09-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.81 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 7.57(dddd, J=31.0, 8.1, 6.6, 1.2 Hz, 3H), 7.16 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 3.46 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.31-3.23 (m, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 3

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,4-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methylcarbamoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methylcarbamoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted intoN-methyl-4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.53 (dd, J=2.3, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (dd,J=2.3, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.71 (s, 2H), 8.57-8.45 (m, 2H), 8.30 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 8.09-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.75-7.49 (m, 4H), 7.16(d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.27 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 2.89(dd, J=4.6, 1.0 Hz, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 4

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,4-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(dimethylcarbamoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted intoN,N-dimethyl-4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.53 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (d, J=2.2Hz, 1H), 8.76 (s, 2H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.08 (dd, J=8.4, 1.2 Hz, 1H),7.85-7.71 (m, 4H), 7.67-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.16 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 3.46 (dd,J=6.7, 3.8 Hz, 4H), 3.27 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 2.81 (s, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 5

To a mixture of methyl 5-bromo-1-naphthoate (1.0 g, 3.8 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (1.25 g, 5 mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl2 dichloromethaneadduct (0.25 g, 0.3 mmol) and potassium acetate (1.2 g, 12 mmol) wasadded DMSO (10 mL) and the mixture was heated at 80 degrees for 16hours. The mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water (60mL each) and the organic phase was washed with water, brine then dried(MgSO4), filtered and concentrated to obtain methyl 5-bromo-1-naphthoateafter chromatography.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into5-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,5-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into5-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid, TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.52 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (dt, J=7.2, 3.6 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s, 2H), 8.53 (s, 1H),8.24-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.86-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.74 (q, J=3.7 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (dd,J=8.5, 7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.26(dd, J=6.7, 3.9 Hz, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 6

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,5-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into5-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.52 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 8.66 (s, 2H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.09-7.99(m, 2H), 7.85-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.72 (dd, J=7.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.61 (m,3H), 7.50 (dd, J=8.5, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (dd,J=6.8, 3.7 Hz, 4H), 3.26 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 7

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,5-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(methylcarbamoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(methylcarbamoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted intoN-methyl-5-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.52 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (d, J=2.2Hz, 1H), 8.72 (s, 2H), 8.54-8.44 (m, 2H), 8.25-8.18 (m, 1H), 8.09-8.02(m, 1H), 7.85-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.72 (dd, J=7.2, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.57 (m,2H), 7.50 (dd, J=8.5, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 2H), 3.45 (dd, J=6.7,3.7 Hz, 4H), 3.27 (dd, J=6.5, 3.8 Hz, 4H), 2.88 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 8

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,5-(6-(4-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(dimethylcarbamoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(dimethylcarbamoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted intoN,N-dimethyl-5-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.52 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.73-8.68 (m, 2H), 8.04 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.7 Hz,2H), 7.78-7.63 (m, 3H), 7.58-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 2H), 3.45 (dd,J=6.6, 3.8 Hz, 4H), 3.27 (dd, J=6.7, 3.7 Hz, 4H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 2.78 (s,3H).

Synthesis of Compound 9

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into (3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into4-(6-(4-((2S,6R)-4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,4-(6-(4-((2S,6R)-4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into (3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into4-(6-(4-((2S,6R)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.62 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.31 (s, 1H),9.15 (s, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.05 (t, J=6.2 Hz,2H), 7.93 (s, 2H), 7.73 (s, 2H), 7.57 (dddd, J=30.7, 8.2, 6.7, 1.3 Hz,3H), 7.31 (s, 2H), 3.47 (s, 2H), 3.37 (s, 4H), 0.85 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 10

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into (3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,(35,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into5-(6-(4-((2S,6R)-4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,5-(6-(4-((2S,6R)-4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into (3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(3S,5R)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into5-(6-(4-((2S,6R)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.62 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.44 (s, 1H),9.27-9.19 (m, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 8.09-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.95 (s, 2H), 7.77-7.61 (m, 4H), 7.50 (dd,J=8.6, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (s, 2H), 3.47 (s, 2H), 3.37 (s, 4H), 0.86 (s,6H).

Synthesis of Compound 11

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylatewas converted into (1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylatewas converted into4-(6-(4-((1S,4S)-5-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,4-(6-(44(1S,4S)-5-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into (1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-(4-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate.

To a suspension of (1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-(4-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate(0.16 g, 0.29 mmol) in ethanol (5 mL) was added 10 drops of aqueous HCl(12 M). The mixute was heated for 1.5 hours at reflux. The resultingsuspension was cooled then filtered and the solid was washed with coldethanol. The solid was resuspended in diethyl ether, filtered andsuction dried to yield4-(6-(4-((1S,4S)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,HCl (0.12 g, 85%) was a yellow-orange solid. ¹ H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 9.80 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 9.64 (s, 1H), 9.30 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (s,1H), 8.58-8.48 (m, 2H), 8.23 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (dd, J=8.3, 1.1 Hz,1H), 7.99-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.58 (m, 2H), 3.04 (q, J=12.0 Hz, 2H),1.89-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.63 (m, 3H), 1.40 (d, J=11.8 Hz, 1H).

Synthesis of Compound 12

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylatewas converted into (1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylatewas converted into5-(6-(4-((1S,4S)-5-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,5-(6-(4-((1S,4S)-5-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted into (1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-(5-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 11,(1S,4S)-tert-butyl5-(4-(3-(5-carbamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylatewas converted into5-(6-(4-((1S,4S)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,HCl. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.84-9.74 (m, 2H), 9.30 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.68 (d, J=11.1 Hz, 2H), 8.50 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 7.71-7.62 (m, 2H), 3.04 (d, J=11.0 Hz, 2H), 2.85 (s, 3H), 1.89-1.80(m, 2H), 1.80-1.64 (m, 4H), 1.40 (d, J=13.3 Hz, 1H).

Synthesis of Compound 13

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-cyanophenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

To a chilled suspension ofhydroxylamine hydrochloride (0.35 g, 5 mmol)in DMSO (6 ml) was added portionwise KO-t-Bu (0.56 g, 5 mmol) and themixture was stirred under nitrogen for 30 min. tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-cyanophenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(0.67 g, 1.4 mmol) was then added and the mixture was stirred overnightat room-temperature. The resulting solution was diluted with excesswater and the solid was filtered and washed with water to give(E)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(N′-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(0.67 g, 95%) as an off-white solid.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 11, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(N′-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted intoN′-hydroxy-4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzimidamide,HCl. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.89 (s, 1H), 11.10 (s, 1H), 9.51 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.24 (s, 2H), 9.12 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.72(s, 4H), 8.45-8.36 (m, 2H), 7.83 (dd, J=10.3, 8.5 Hz, 4H), 7.16 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 3.49 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.24 (s, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 14

tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(N′-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(0.18 g, 0.33 mmol) and acetic anhydride (35 uL) and 50 mg of 10 percentPd/C (50 percent moisture) in 10 mL of acetic acid was hydrogenated at 5atm pressure for 2.5 h. The mixture was filtered through Celite andevaporated. The crude product was used as is.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 11, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzimidamide,2HCl. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.52 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.36 (s, 2H),9.23 (s, 2H), 9.14 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09-9.04 (m, 2H), 8.97 (s, 1H),8.43 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.95 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.16 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 3.49 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.23 (d, J=10.5 Hz, 1H),3.23 (s, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 15

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 5,4-bromo-1-naphthonitrile was converted into4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile.

In an an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 13, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into (E)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(N′-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 11, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(N′-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted intoN′-hydroxy-4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthimidamide,HCl. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.95 (s, 1H), 11.36 (s, 1H), 9.56 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (s, 2H), 9.21 (s, 2H), 9.00 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.60(s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=19.5, 8.6 Hz, 1H),7.90-7.69 (m, 5H), 7.65 (dd, J=8.5, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H),3.49 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.24 (s, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 16

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 13, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(N′-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-carbamimidoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 13, tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-carbamimidoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthimidamide,2HCl. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.95 (s, 1H), 11.36 (s, 1H), 9.56 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (s, 2H), 9.21 (s, 2H), 9.00 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.60(s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=19.5, 8.6 Hz, 1H),7.90-7.69 (m, 5H), 7.65 (dd, J=8.5, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H),3.49 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.24 (s, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 17

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,3-bromo-6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas converted into methyl4-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, methyl4-(6-(4(2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoatewas converted into4-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,4-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid was converted to4-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA and purified by reverse phase chromatography.

Synthesis of Compound 18

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,3-bromo-6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas converted into methyl5-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoate.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1, methyl5-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoatewas converted into5-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 2,5-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid yielded5-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthamide,TFA after reverse phase purification. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.58(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 8.09-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.88 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.76-7.61 (m, 4H),7.50 (dd, J=8.5, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (d, J=12.4Hz, 2H), 3.49 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (dq, J=13.5, 7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.84(dd, J=8.2, 4.0 Hz, 4H), 1.73-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.49 (dd, J=13.8, 7.0 Hz,1H), 1.43 (s, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 19

A mixture of 4-bromo-1-naphthonitrile (230 mg, 0.991 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (277 mg, 1.090 mmol), potassium acetate (292 mg,2.97 mmol) in DMSO (2 ml) was degassed and treated with PdCl₂(dppf)(21.75 mg, 0.030 mmol). The mixture was then capped and heated to 80° C.overnight. The reaction mixture was then washed with water andexctracted with ethyl acetate. The organics were collected, dried,filtered, and concentrated. The mixture was purified by silica gelchromatography (24 G, 0-50% EtOAc-hexanes) to provide4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile as awhite solid (118 mg, 43%). 1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.86-8.80(m, 1H), 8.30-8.24 (m, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 7.71-7.62 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 12H).

A solution of (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(70 mg, 0.144 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile (106mg, 0.380 mmol) in dioxanes (900 μl) and 2M aqueous solution of sodiumcarbonate (300 μl) was bubbled with N₂ and treated withPalladiumTetrakis (23.11 mg, 0.020 mmol). The mixture was allowed toheat at 115° C. for approximately 30 min or complete by LC-MS. Themixture was diluted with water and dichloromethane and extracted.Organics collected, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and concentrated. Themixture was purified by SiO₂ chromatography (12 G, 0-10% DCM-MeOH) andthe desired fractions concentrated. The product (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas then taken up in dichloromethane (1 ml) and treated with TFA (1mL).The mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature until completedeprotection. The mixture was concentrated and purified by reverse phaseHPLC to provide4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileas a TFA salt (45 mg, 55% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.65 (s,1H), 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 2H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.31-8.21 (m, 3H),7.96-7.90 (m, 3H), 7.90-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.73 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.35 (m, 4H), 2.87 (q, J=10.2 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d,J=6.2 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 20

Prepared from (5-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)methanol (140 mg, 0.590 mmol) inan analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19 to provide(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanolas a white solid (145 mg, 86% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ8.76 (ddd, J=7.1, 2.7, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (dt, J=8.5, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.11(dd, J=6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.43 (m, 3H), 5.16 (s, 2H), 1.43 (s, 12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.100 g, 0.206 mmol) and(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanol(0.145 g, 0.510 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide(5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanolas a TFA salt (65 mg, 57% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.58 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.13(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 3H), 7.70 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.67-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.46 (dd, J=8.5, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H),5.35 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 5.03 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.43-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.86(t, J=11.7 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 21

A mixture of Pd(dba)₂ (17.25 mg, 0.03 mmol) and tricyclohexylphosphine(101 mg, 0.072 mmol) in dioxanes (6 ml) was bubbled with nitrogen andstirred at room temperature for 30 min. After this time, solidbis(pinacolato)diboron (152 mg, 0.600 mmol), potassium acetate (147 mg,1.500 mmol), and 4-chloronaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (121 mg, 0.5 mmol)was added to the solution and the mixture was allowed to stir at 80° C.overnight. The mixture was then pardoned between water and ethylacetate. The organics were collected, dried, filtered and concentrated.The mixture was taken up in some hexanes and decanted to give4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(135 mg, 81% yield) as an off-white solid. 1H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 8.91-8.86 (m, 1H), 8.64-8.59 (m, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=7.4 Hz,1H), 8.11 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.62 (m, 2H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 1.44 (s,12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.08 g, 0.165 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(110 mg, 0.330 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (55 mg, 53% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.64 (s,1H), 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 2H), 8.75 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H),8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),7.82 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 3H), 7.64 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.28 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 3.38 (d, J=12.5 Hz, 4H), 2.86 (q, J=10.9 Hz,2H), 0.82 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 22

Prepared from (4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)methanol (140 mg, 0.590 mmol) inan analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19 to provide(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanolas a white solid (165 mg, 86% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ8.85-8.79 (m, 1H), 8.13-8.08 (m, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.50(m, 3H), 5.18 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 2H), 1.74 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.43 (s,12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.074 g, 0.152 mmol) and and(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanol(0.130 g, 0.457 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide(4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanolas a TFA salt (36 mg, 38% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.58 (d,J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.17(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.66(s, 2H), 7.59 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.2 Hz,2H), 5.36 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.43-3.34 (m, 4H),2.86 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 23

A mixture of tert-butyl ((4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)methyl)carbamate (90mg, 0.268 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (82 mg, 0.321 mmol), potassiumacetate (79 mg, 0.803 mmol) in DMSO (1 ml) was degassed and treated withPdCl₂(dppf) (6 mg, 0.0008 mmol). The mixture was then capped and heatedto 80° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was then washed with water andexctracted with ethyl acetate. The organics were collected, dried,filtered, and concentrated to provide tert-butyl((4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methyl)carbamateas an oil which was used without further purification.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.061 g, 0.125 mmol) and tert-butyl((4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methyl)carbamate(0.096 g, 0.250 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide(4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanamineas a TFA salt (46 mg, 40% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.62 (s,1H), 9.04-8.89 (m, 3H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.33 (s, 3H), 8.25 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.10 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.79-7.68 (m, 3H),7.59 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 4.63 (q, J=5.6 Hz, 2H),3.41-3.36 (m, 4H), 2.86 (q, J=10.7 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 24

Prepared from 1-(5-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanone (100 mg, 0.400 mmol) inan analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19 to provide1-(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanoneas a white solid (119 mg, 97% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ8.97 (dt, J=8.5, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (dt, J=8.6, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (dd,J=6.9, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=7.2, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (ddd, J=14.0,8.6, 7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.75 (s, 3H), 1.43 (s, 12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.062 g, 0.127 mmol) and1-(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1yl)ethanone(0.113 g, 0.382 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide1-(5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanoneas a TFA salt (49 mg, 69% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.60 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 2H), 8.60 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.91(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.78-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.2Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.86 (dd, J=12.7, 10.0 Hz, 2H), 2.77 (s,3H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 25

Prepared from 5-bromo-1-naphthonitrile (116 mg, 0.500 mmol) in ananalogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19 to provide5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile as awhite solid (130 mg, 93% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.06(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.92(d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 1.43(s, 12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.049 g, 0.100 mmol) and5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile (0.056g, 0.200 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound19 to provide5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileas a TFA salt (39 mg, 68% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.62 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 2H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.37(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (dt, J=7.2, 3.6 Hz, 1H),7.96-7.88 (m, 4H), 7.69-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.34(m, 4H), 2.86 (t, J=11.4 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 26

A mixture of (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(69 mg, 0.124 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (1.5 ml) was treated withtrimethylsilyl azide (0.131 ml, 0.988 mmol) and dibutyltin oxide (3.07mg, 0.012 mmol). The mixture was allowed to heat at 150° C. undermicrowave irradiation for 2 h. The mixture was treated with additionaltrimethylsilyl azide (0.131 ml, 0.988 mmol) and dibutyltin oxide (3.07mg, 0.012 mmol), and allowed to heat for an hour. The reaction mixturewas then concentrated, taken up in dichloromethane (1 ml) and treatedwith TFA (1 mL), and allowed to stir at room temperature until completedeprotection. The mixture was concentrated and purified by reverse phaseHPLC to3-(4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)-6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (15 mg, 19% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.63 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.04 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.91(dd, J=10.0, 7.9 Hz, 3H), 7.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.35 (m, 4H), 2.86 (dd, J=12.8, 10.2Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 27

Prepared from 1-(4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanone (125 mg, 0.500 mmol) inan analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19 to provide1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanoneas a white solid (125 mg, 84% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ8.79 (ddd, J=6.4, 3.4, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.60-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dt, J=6.8, 3.4 Hz, 2H), 2.74 (s,3H), 1.44 (s, 12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.068 g, 0.141 mmol) and1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1yl)ethanone(0.125 g, 0.422 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide1-(4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanoneas a TFA salt (37 mg, 45% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.63 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 2H), 8.74 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92(d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.83 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.35 (m, 4H), 2.86 (t,J=11.5 Hz, 2H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 0.83 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 28

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.055 g, 0.098 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 26 to provide3-(5-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)-6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (17 mg, 28% yield).

Synthesis of Compound 29

A solution of 1-(4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanone (260 mg, 1.044 mmol) inmethanol (5 ml) was treated with sodium borohydride (158 mg, 4.17 mmol).The mixture was allowed to heat at 60° C. for 1.5 hr. The reaction wasdiluted with water and partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. Theorganic layer was collected, dried, filted and concentrated.Purification by SiO₂ chromatography (0-30% EtOAC-hexanes) provided1-(4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanol as a white solid (180 mg, 68% yield).1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.31 (dd, J=7.3, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.16-8.08(m, 1H), 7.84-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.50 (m, 3H), 5.71-5.61 (m, 1H),1.70-1.63 (m, 4H).

Prepared from 1-(4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanol (180 mg, 0.717 mmol) inan analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19 to provide1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanolas a white solid (145 mg, 68% yield) which was used without furtherpurification.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.065 g, 0.134 mmol) and1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1yl)ethanol(0.120 g, 0.400 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide1-(4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanolas a TFA salt (23 mg, 29% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.58 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 8.25(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.77(d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),7.51-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 5.57 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),3.45-3.32 (m, 4H), 2.86 (q, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 1.53 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H), 0.82(d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 30

A mixture of 4-bromo-N-methoxy-N-methyl-1-naphthamide (265 mg, 0.901mmol) in toluene (450 μl) was treated with CsF (27.4 mg, 0.180 mmol)followed by trimethyl(trifluoromethyl)silane (267 μl, 1.802 mmol) at 0°C. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirredovernight. The mixture was treated with TBAF (901 μl, 0.901 mmol) andequal volume of water and allowed to stir at 60° C. for 2 h. Thereaction mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water, andthe organic layer was collected, dried, filtered, and concentrated.Purification by SiO₂ chromatography (0-100% hexanes-ethyl acetate)provided 1-(4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone as a clearoil (80 mg, 30% yield) which was used without further purification.

Prepared from 1-(4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone (80 mg,0.264 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19to provide2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanoneas a white solid (30 mg, 32% yield) which was used without furtherpurification.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.021 g, 0.043 mmol) and2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanone(0.030 g, 0.086 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide1-(4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanoneas a TFA salt (5 mg, 18% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.67 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.35 (dt, J=7.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H),8.00 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.83 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.70 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.35 (m, 4H), 2.87(q, J=10.2 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 31

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.081 g, 0.167 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.127 g,0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19to provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (41 mg, 45% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (s, 2H), 8.57 (d, J=0.6 Hz,1H), 8.05-7.95 (m, 3H), 7.91 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H),7.62 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.28(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.86 (dd, J=12.7, 10.1 Hz, 2H),0.83 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 32

Prepared from 5-chloronaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (90 mg, 0.372 mmol) inan analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 21 to provide5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas an off-white solid (120 mg, 97% yield) which was used without furtherpurification. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.89 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 8.80(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.66 (m, 4H), 1.39 (s, 12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.060 g, 0.123 mmol) and5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(0.123 g, 0.37 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (43 mg, 56% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.61 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 8.72 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 8.21 (dd, J=15.2, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.91 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.85-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.63-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.28(d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.86 (q, J=10.6, 10.1 Hz, 2H),0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 33

Prepared from 1-(5-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanone (0.160 g, 0.642 mmol)in an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 29 to provide1-(5-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanol as a white solid (0.114 g, 71% yield).1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.24 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=8.6Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (t, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.37 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (p, J=6.2, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (d,J=3.5 Hz, 1H), 1.67 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

Prepared from 1-(5-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanol (114 mg, 0.454 mmol) inan analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 19 to provide1-(5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanolas a white solid (112 mg, 83% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ8.73 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),7.69 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.48 (m, 2H), 5.70 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 1.88(d, J=3.7 Hz, 1H), 1.67 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 3H), 1.43 (s, 12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.060 g, 0.123 mmol) and5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(0.108 g, 0.362 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide1-(5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanolas a TFA salt (31 mg, 42% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.58 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.21(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.85 (m, 3H), 7.73-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.50-7.44 (m,1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 5.57 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.40-3.35 (m, 4H),2.86 (q, J=10.2 Hz, 2H), 1.52 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 34

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.040 g, 0.082 mmol) and (2-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)boronic acid (0.100g, 0.493 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound19 to provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(2-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (15 mg, 32% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.54 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.86 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.05(d, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d,J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.27 (d, J=8.3 Hz,2H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.42-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.85 (q, J=9.3 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d,J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 35

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.040 g, 0.082 mmol) and (4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (0.049g, 0.249 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound19 to provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (32 mg, 69% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 2H), 8.46(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.00 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.29(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.44-3.34 (m, 4H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.87 (q, J=11.1 Hz,2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 36

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.075 g, 0.154 mmol) and3-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(0.137 g, 0.463 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-3-methylbenzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (35 mg, 40% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.04 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 2H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 7.90(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.83-7.79 (m, 2H), 7.73 (dd, J=8.1, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34(s, 2H), 7.27 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.43-3.35 (m, 4H), 2.86 (t, J=11.2 Hz,2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 37

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.075 g, 0.154 mmol) and2-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(0.137 g, 0.463 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis ofcompound 19 to provide4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (41 mg, 63% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s, 2H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.20(s, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.35 (s, 2H), 7.28(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.49-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.85 (dd, J=11.6, 8.3 Hz, 2H),2.67 (s, 3H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 38

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.075 g, 0.154 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (0.131g, 0.463 mmol) in an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound19 to provide4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (18 mg, 25% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.97-8.84 (m, 3H), 8.38 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.95-7.88 (m, 4H), 7.34 (s, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H),3.44-3.37 (m, 4H), 2.94-2.81 (m, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 39

A mixture of 4-chloronaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (150 mg, 0.621 mmol) inDMF (3 ml) under a nitrogen atmosphere was treated with sodium hydride(31.3 mg, 1.303 mmol). The mixture was allowed to stir at roomtemperature and then methyl iodide (0.081 ml, 1.303 mmol) was addedslowly. The reaction was allowed to stir at room temperature untilcomplete. The reaction mixture was partitioned between water and ethylacetate and extracted. The organic layer was collected, dried, filtered,and concentrated. Purification by SiO₂ chromatography (12G, 0-100%hexanes-ethyl acetate) provided4-chloro-N,N-dimethylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (150 mg, 90% yield);LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 270.1 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.629 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from 4-chloro-N,N-dimethylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (150 mg,0.556 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provideN,N-dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a white solid (158 mg, 79% yield) following purification by SiO₂chromatography (0-100%, hexanes-ethyl acetate). 1H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 8.86-8.78 (m, 2H), 8.16 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d,J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 2H), 2.80 (s, 6H), 1.44 (s, 12H); LC/MS(Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 362.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.844 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.070 g, 0.146 mmol) andN,N-dimethyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(0.158 g, 0.437 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl-1-naphthonitrileto provide4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-N,N-dimethylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (37 mg, 39% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.65 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.05 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 2H), 8.79 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.95-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.81-7.75(m, 1H), 7.69-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.42-3.35 (m, 4H),2.92-2.85 (m, 2H), 2.83 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 6H), 0.83 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 541.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.535 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 40

Prepared from 5-chloronaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (93 mg, 0.383 mmol) inan analogous manner to 4-chloro-N,N-dimethylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide toprovide 5-chloro-N,N-dimethylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide as a white solid(80 mg, 77% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.69 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),8.57 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.84 (m, 2H),7.77-7.70 (m, 1H), 2.78 (s, 6H); LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve),m/z 270.0 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.620 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from 5-chloro-N,N-dimethylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (80 mg,0.297 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provideN,N-dimethyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a white solid (93 mg, 87% yield) following purification by SiO₂chromatography (0-100%, hexanes-ethyl acetate). 1H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 9.07 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.57 (m, 2H), 2.79 (s, 5H),1.43 (s, 12H); LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 362.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=3.843 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.049 g, 0.100 mmol) andN,N-dimethyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(0.090 g, 0.249 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-N,N-dimethylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (29 mg, 44% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.62 (s,1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.97-8.88 (m, 2H), 8.78-8.72 (m, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H),8.32 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H),7.83 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H),3.42-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.87 (t, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 2.82 (s, 6H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 541.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=4.548 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 41

A mixture of 5-chloronaphthalene-1-sulfonyl chloride (95 mg, 0.364 mmol)in THF (1 ml) was treated with a 2 N THF solution of methanamine (1.091ml, 1.091 mmol). The reaction mixture was allowed to stir at roomtemperature until complete. The mixture was partitioned betweendichloromethane and water. Organic layer collected, dried, filtered, andconcentrated. Purification by SiO₂ chromatography (0-15%, hexanes-ethylacetate) provided 5-chloro-N-methylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (85 mg, 91%yield).

Prepared from 5-chloro-N-methylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (85 mg, 0.332mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provideN-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a white solid (100 mg, 87% yield) following purification by SiO₂chromatography (0-100%, hexanes-ethyl acetate). 1H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 9.08 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.52 (m, 2H), 4.49 (s, 1H),2.56 (s, 3H), 1.43 (s, 12H); LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z348.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.648 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.060 g, 0.125 mmol) andN-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(0.100 g, 0.288 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-N-methylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (18 mg, 22% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.62 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.75-8.68 (m, 1H),8.58 (s, 1H), 8.28 (dd, J=8.6, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H),7.95-7.89 (m, 2H), 7.88-7.78 (m, 3H), 7.68-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 3.40-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.86 (q, J=10.0, 9.4 Hz, 2H), 2.47 (d, J=4.8Hz, 3H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve),m/z 527.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.165 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 43

Prepared from 4-chloronaphthalene-1-sulfonyl chloride (200 mg, 0.766) inan analogous manner to 5-chloro-N-methylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide toprovide 4-chloro-N-methylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide as a white solid (125mg, 64% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.69 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),8.44 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.68(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (s, 1H), 2.61 (s, 3H).

Prepared from 4-chloro-N-methylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (120 mg, 0.469mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provideN-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas an off white solid (150 mg, 92% yield) following purification by SiO₂chromatography (0-100%, hexanes-ethyl acetate). 1H NMR (400 MHz,Chloroform-d) δ 8.87 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.51 (s,1H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 1.44 (s, 12H); LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve),m/z 348.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.667 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.070 g, 0.100 mmol) andN-methyl-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(0.150 g, 0.432 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-N-methylnaphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (38 mg, 41% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.64 (dd,J=2.3, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 9.04 (dd, J=2.3, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (s, 2H), 8.75 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.23-8.18 (m, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=7.7Hz, 2H), 7.88-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.76 (ddt, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.65(ddt, J=8.1, 6.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.34 (m,4H), 2.93-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.47 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 3H), 0.83 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H);LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 527.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.196 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 44

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(70 mg, 0.144 mmol) and (4-chloronaphthalen-1-yl)boronic acid (36 mg,0.173 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(4-chloronaphthalen-1-yl)-6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (14 mg, 17% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.60 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 2H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.31(dd, J=8.5, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (dt, J=8.4, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.83 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H),7.71 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.23(m, 2H), 3.45-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.86 (dd, J=12.5, 9.9 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d,J=6.3 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 468.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=5.236 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 45

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(61 mg, 0.126 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(4-((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(85 mg, 0.253 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(4-((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (40 mg, 53% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.64 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.22 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.65(d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.20 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.93 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.29(d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.95-2.81 (m, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 516.1 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=5.072 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 46

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(70 mg, 0.100 mmol) andN-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanesulfonamide(150 mg, 0.432 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provideN-(4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)methanesulfonamide,as a TFA salt (21 mg, 23% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.81 (s,1H), 9.59 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 2H), 8.56(s, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.88 (m,2H), 7.71 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.55 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8,1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.40-3.36 (m, 4H), 3.08 (s, 3H),2.91-2.82 (m, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 527.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.091 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 47

A mixture of 5-bromo-2-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridine (110 mg, 0.431mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (110 mg, 0.431 mmol), potassium acetate(127 mg, 1.293 mmol) in DMSO (1 ml) was degassed and treated withPdCl₂(dppf) (17 mg, 0.022 mmol). The mixture was then capped and heatedto 80° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was then washed with water andexctracted with ethyl acetate. The organics were collected, dried,filtered, and concentrated to provide(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)boronic acid as a brown oilwhich was used without further purification. LC/MS (Method A):(electrospray +ve), m/z 221.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.465 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

A solution of (6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)boronic acid (95mg, 0.431 mmol) and 6-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (45 mg, 0.227 mmol)in dioxanes (900 μl) and 2M aqueous solution of sodium carbonate (300μl) was bubbled with N₂ and treated with PalladiumTetrakis (21 mg, 0.018mmol). The mixture was allowed to heat at 105° C. for approximately 30min or complete by LC/MS. The mixture was diluted with water anddichloromethane and extracted. Organics collected, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered, and concentrated. The mixture was purified by SiO₂chromatography (12 G, 0-10% DCM-MeOH) and the desired fractionsconcentrated to provide6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 294.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.628 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

A solution of of6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (25mg, 0.085 mmol) in THF (1 mL) was treated with N-Bromosuccinimide (16.68mg, 0.094 mmol). The mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature andmonitored for completion by LC/MS. The reaction mixture was treated withsaturated aqueous NaHCO₃ and partitioned between EtOAc and water. Theorganic layer was collected, dried, and filtered to provide3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(32 mg, 99% yield) which was carried forward crude without furtherpurification. LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 372.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=2.900 mill, UV₂₅₄=90%.

A solution of3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(32 mg, 0.085 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(85 mg, 0.255 mmol) in dioxanes (900 μl) and 2M aqueous solution ofsodium carbonate (300 μl) was bubbled with N₂ and treated withPalladiumTetrakis (5 mg, 0.0004 mmol). The mixture was allowed to heatat 105° C. for approximately 30 min or complete by LC/MS. The mixturewas diluted with water and dichloromethane and extracted. Organicscollected, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, concentrated, and purified byreverse phase HPLC to provide4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (5 mg, 12% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.58 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d,J=1.8 Hz, 2H), 8.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (dd, J=21.5, 8.9 Hz, 2H),7.81 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (ddd, J=8.4, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.58(m, 4H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 4.36 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 2.93 (t, J=12.6 Hz, 2H),1.71 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 2H), 1.13 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 0.94 (d, J=6.2 Hz,3H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 499.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.256min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 48

A solution of 1-(5-bromopyridin-2-yl)-4-methylpiperazine (128 mg, 0.500mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in dioxanes (900 μl) and 2M aqueous solution ofsodium carbonate (300 μl) was bubbled with N₂ and treated withPalladiumTetrakis (28 mg, 0.025 mmol). The mixture was allowed to heatat 105° C. for approximately 30 min or complete by LC/MS. The mixturewas diluted with water and dichloromethane and extracted. Organicscollected, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and concentrated. The mixture waspurified by SiO₂ chromatography (12 G, 0-10% DCM-MeOH) and the desiredfractions concentrated to provide6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (107mg, 73% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 295.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=2.270 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (107mg, 0.364 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (71 mg, 0.400 mmol) in ananalogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(45 mg, 33% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 373.1(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.503 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(38 mg, 0.101 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(67 mg, 0.201 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (21 mg, 34% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.63 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.73-8.71(m, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.14 (m, 2H), 7.81(d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (s, 2H),7.64 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.7, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d,J=13.8 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 2H), 3.27-3.06 (m, 4H), 2.86 (s,3H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 500.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.617min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 49

Prepared from(6-(4-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)boronic acid (307mg, 1.00 mmol) and 6-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (100 mg, 0.500 mmol)in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide tert-butyl4-(5-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(394 mg, 79% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 381.3(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.884 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(5-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(150 mg, 0.394 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (77 mg, 0.434 mmol) in ananalogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide tert-butyl4-(5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(80 mg, 44% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 459.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.190 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperazine-1-carboxylate(80 mg, 0.174 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(70 mg, 0.210 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide4-(6-(6-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (19 mg, 18% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.63 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (d,J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.14 (m, 2H),7.81 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s,2H), 7.63 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 3.80(t, J=5.2 Hz, 4H), 3.20 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 4H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 486.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.492 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 50

Prepared from 2-((5-bromopyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine (123mg, 0.500 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovideN,N-dimethyl-2-((5-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)ethanamine(378 mg, 76% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 284.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.311 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

A solution of ofN,N-dimethyl-2-((5-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)ethanamine(50 mg, 0.176 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was treated with bromine (10 μL, 0.176mmol). The mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature and monitoredfor completion by LC/MS. The reaction mixture was treated with 1N NaOH(2 mL) and partitioned between EtOAc and water. The organic layer wascollected, dried, and filtered to provide2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine(63 mg, 99% yield) which was carried forward crude without furtherpurification. LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 362.1 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=2.583 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine(63 mg, 0.176 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(117 mg, 0.352 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(6-(2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (7 mg, 7% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.69 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.80-8.71 (m, 2H), 8.64 (s, 1H),8.31 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.17-8.12 (m, 1H),7.81 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.66-7.62 (m,1H), 7.06 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 2.84(s, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 489.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=3.698 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 51

Prepared from 5-bromo-2-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)pyridine (143 mg,0.500 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide6-(6-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(90 mg, 55% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.48 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),8.93 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.18 (dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 4.41 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.67 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.46-2.38 (m, 4H),1.54-1.45 (m, 4H), 1.42-1.33 (m, 2H).

Prepared from6-(6-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(90 mg, 0.278 mmol) and bromine (47 μL, 0.278 mmol) in an analogousmanner to2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamineto provide3-bromo-6-(6-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(40 mg, 36% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 402.1(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.696 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(6-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(40 mg, 0.099 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(99 mg, 0.298 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(6-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (9 mg, 14% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.69 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.78-8.73 (m, 2H), 8.64 (s, 1H),8.32 (dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (dd, J=8.3,1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.9, 1.4 Hz, 1H),7.70 (s, 2H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 4.69 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 4H), 3.10-2.97 (m, 2H),1.85 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 2H), 1.77-1.62 (m, 3H), 1.40 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H);LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 529.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.886 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 52

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(70 mg, 0.163 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(110 mg, 0.326 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (21 mg, 19% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.62 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),7.93-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70(s, 2H), 7.64 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.63-3.55 (m,2H), 3.49 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 2H), 3.22-3.11 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.80 (m, 4H),1.71-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.55-1.46 (m, 1H), 1.43 (s, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 556.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.313 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 53

Prepared from 4-bromo-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide (100 mg,0.329 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile toprovide4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamideas a brown oil which was used without further purification.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(52 mg, 0.107 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide(112 mg, 0.320 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (20 mg, 31% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.61 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.23 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.86(d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (dd, J=8.4, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.94 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.68 (s, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.37(m, 4H), 2.93-2.82 (m, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 531.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.010 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 54

Prepared from 1-(4-bromophenethyl)piperidine (400 mg, 1.49 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(366 mg, 1.49 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide 6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(320 mg, 70% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.42 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),8.93 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.73 (m, 2H),7.39-7.35 (m, 2H), 6.77 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 2.82-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.51 (m,2H) 2.46-2.33 (m, 4H), 1.54-1.46 (m, 4H), 1.44-1.35 (m, 2H); LC/MS(Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 307.3 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.523 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (320 mg,1.04 mmol) and bromine (54 μL, 1.04 mmol) in an analogous manner to2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamineto provide3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(300 mg, 75% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 385.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.817 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(40 mg, 0.104 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(70 mg, 0.210 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (9 mg, 14% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.64 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.22 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.91(d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.4Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.32 (m, 0H), 3.12-3.03 (m,2H), 3.03-2.88 (m, 2H), 1.87 (d, J=14.1 Hz, 2H), 1.79-1.58 (m, 4H), 1.41(d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 512.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.998 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 55

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(65 mg, 0.133 mmol) and2-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(118 mg, 0.398 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-2-methylbenzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (21 mg, 27% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.53 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 2H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.75(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (dd, J=7.9, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.46 (dd, J=7.9, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),3.44-3.36 (m, 4H), 2.93-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz,6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 477.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.997min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 56

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(5-bromopyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate (179 mg, 0.500mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide tert-butyl4-hydroxy-4-(5-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(155 mg, 78% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),8.98 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 8.31-8.25 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.80(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.42 (s, 1H), 3.92-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.27-3.07 (m, 2H),2.06 (td, J=13.2, 4.7 Hz, 2H), 1.55 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 2H), 1.43 (s, 9H);LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 396.3 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.964 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-hydroxy-4-(5-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(155 mg, 0.392 mmol) and bromine (20 μL, 0.392 mmol) in an analogousmanner to2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamineto provide tert-butyl4-(5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate(90 mg, 48% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 474.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.258 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.084 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(56 mg, 0.169 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide4-(6-(6-(4-hydroxypiperidin-4-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (12 mg, 23% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.77 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (t, J=2.3 Hz, 2H), 8.76 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (s,1H), 8.50-8.32 (m, 3H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.13 (m, 1H),7.86-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.75 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H),7.64 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 5.77 (s, 1H), 3.29-3.15 (m, 4H),2.44-2.34 (m, 2H), 1.78 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 2H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 501.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.428 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 57

Prepared from 2-amino-4-bromobenzenesulfonamide (100 mg, 0.399 mmol) inan analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile toprovide2-amino-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzenesulfonamideas a brown oil which was used without further purification.

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(65 mg, 0.133 mmol) and2-amino-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(119 mg, 0.398 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide2-amino-4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (18 mg, 19% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.53 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 7.91(d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.39(dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.22 (s, 2H), 5.92 (s, 1H),3.47-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.94-2.80 (m, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 478.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.643 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 58

To a solution of 4-bromonaphthalen-2-amine (2.21 g, 10 mmol) in pyridine(40 mL) was added dropwise acetic anydride (1.23 g, 1.13 mL, 12 mmol).Mixture was stirred for 3 h. Solvent was removed and resulting solid wasdried under vacuum to give N-(4-bromonaphthalen-2-yl)acetamide (2.65 g,100%) as a grey solid.

In an analogous manner to methyl5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthoate,N-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-2-yl)acetamidewas obtained from N-(4-bromonaphthalen-2-yl)acetamide.

In a manner analogous to tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(3-acetamidonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas obtained from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylateandN-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-2-yl)acetamide.

A suspension of (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(3-acetamidonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.3 g, 0.5 mmol) and potassium carbonate (0.41 g, 3 mmol) in methanolwas heated in the microwave for 30 minutes at 150 degrees. The mixturewas partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer waswashed with brine, dried (Na2SO4), filtered and concentrated to yield(3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(3-aminonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(0.16 g, 60%) after chromatography.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(3-aminonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-2-amine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.67 (s, 1H), 9.42 (s, 2H), 9.04 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=8.5, 4.0 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (s, 1H),7.67-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.52 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 2H),3.46 (s, 4H), 2.95 (s, 2H), 0.91 (s, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 59

In an analogous manner to methyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthoate,N-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-2-yl)acetamidewas obtained from N-(4-bromonaphthalen-1-yl)acetamide.

In a manner analogous to tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(5-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-acetamidonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas obtained from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylateandN-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)acetamide.

In a similar manner to (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(3-aminonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-aminonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas obtained.

In an analogous manner used in the synthesis of compound 1,(3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-aminonaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylatewas converted into4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-amine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.18 (s, 3H), 9.71-9.66 (m, 1H), 9.02 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J=8.5, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.10-8.02 (m,3H), 7.76-7.66 (m, 3H), 7.61 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 4.33(br.s,4), 3.58 (s, 2H), 1.00 (s, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 60

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(65 mg, 0.133 mmol) and (3-sulfamoylphenyl)boronic acid (80 mg, 0.398mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (27 mg, 35% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.14 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.98-8.80 (m, 3H), 8.72 (td,J=1.8, 0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.34 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 7.72 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.40 (s,2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.44-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.86 (dd, J=12.6, 9.9Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve),m/z 463.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.718 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 61

Prepared from 2-(4-bromophenoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine (122 mg, 0.500mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovideN,N-dimethyl-2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)ethanamine (130mg, 92% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 283.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=2.393 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared fromN,N-dimethyl-2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)ethanamine (130mg, 0.460 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (86 mg, 0.483 mmol) in ananalogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine(70 mg, 42% yield).

LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 361.1 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.704 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine(30 mg, 0.083 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(41 mg, 0.125 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-(2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (17 mg, 34% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.63-9.57(m, 2H), 9.00 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.79-8.70 (m, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.23(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.19-8.13 (m, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.64(ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.44-4.37 (m,2H), 3.54 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 2.88 (s, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 488.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.856 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 62

Prepared from 1-(4-bromophenyl)-4-methylpiperazine (128 mg, 0.500 mmol)and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide 6-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(100 mg, 68% yield).

LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 294.1 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.372 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from6-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (100 mg,0.341 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (67 mg, 0.375 mmol) in an analogousmanner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide3-bromo-6-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(60 mg, 47% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.39 (s, 1H), 8.99 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (d, J=8.5 Hz,2H), 3.23 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 4H), 2.46 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 5H), 2.23 (s, 3H); LC/MS(Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 372.0 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.625 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(60 mg, 0.161 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(81 mg, 0.242 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (6 mg, 6% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.65 (s,1H), 9.56 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.82(dd, J=8.1, 4.9 Hz, 3H), 7.74 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (s, 2H), 7.66-7.60(m, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.98 (s, 2H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 3.18 (s,2H), 3.04 (s, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve),m/z 499.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.821 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 63

Prepared from 2-((5-bromopyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylpropanamine (123mg, 0.500 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovideN,N-dimethyl-2-((5-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)propanamine(378 mg, 76% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 298.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.311 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

A solution of ofN,N-dimethyl-2-((5-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)propanamine(50 mg, 0.176 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was treated with bromine (10 μL, 0.176mmol). The mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature and monitoredfor completion by LC/MS. The reaction mixture was treated with 1N NaOH(2 mL) and partitioned between EtOAc and water. The organic layer wascollected, dried, and filtered to provide2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylpropanamine(63 mg, 99% yield) which was carried forward crude without furtherpurification. LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 376.1 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=2.583 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylpropanamine(63 mg, 0.176 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(117 mg, 0.352 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(6-(2-(dimethylamino)propoxy)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (7 mg, 7% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.67 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.80-8.74 (m, 1H), 8.71 (dd,J=2.6, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.30-8.21 (m, 2H), 8.17-8.13 (m, 1H),7.81 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.67-7.62 (m,1H), 7.00 (dd, J=8.7, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 3.26-3.18 (m,2H), 2.81 (s, 6H), 2.19-2.08 (m, 2H). LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray+ve), m/z 489.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.698 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 64

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(50 mg, 0.125 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(83 mg, 0.249 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (26 mg, 33% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.37 (s, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (ddd, J=8.7,1.3, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (ddd,J=8.5, 1.4, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.74 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8,1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 4.43 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.64-3.48(m, 4H), 3.04 (q, J=11.3 Hz, 2H), 1.85 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 2H), 1.79-1.62 (m,3H), 1.48-1.34 (m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 528.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.962 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 65

Prepared from tert-butyl 4-(4-bromophenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (170mg, 0.500 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide tert-butyl4-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (170mg, 90% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 379.3 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=3.712 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (105mg, 0.277 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (54 mg, 0.305 mmol) in ananalogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(95 mg, 74% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 457.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.937 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(47 mg, 0.103 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(48 mg, 0.144 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide4-(6-(4-(piperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (7 mg, 11% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.62 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (s,1H), 8.40 (s, 2H), 8.23 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.88(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.3Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.41 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 2H), 3.09-2.98 (m, 2H), 3.00-2.89 (m,1H), 2.00 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 2H), 1.83 (qd, J=13.3, 3.9 Hz, 2H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 484.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.853 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 66

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-bromophenyl)-4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate (178 mg, 0.500 mmol)and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide tert-butyl4-hydroxy-4-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(160 mg, 81% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 395.3(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.340 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-hydroxy-4-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(160 mg, 0.406 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (79 mg, 0.446 mmol) in ananalogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate(177 mg, 92% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 473.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.584 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-4-hydroxypiperidine-1-carboxylate(38 mg, 0.080 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(53 mg, 0.161 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide4-(6-(4-(4-hydroxypiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideas a TFA salt (16 mg, 33% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.64 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (ddd, J=8.4, 1.1, 0.6 Hz,1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.38 (s, 2H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (dd,J=8.6, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.75(ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.67-7.58 (m, 3H), 5.56 (s,1H), 3.29-3.19 (m, 4H), 2.16 (td, J=13.4, 12.8, 5.4 Hz, 2H), 1.83 (d,J=13.7 Hz, 2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 500.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=3.597 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 67

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.082 mmol) and3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzamide (41 mg, 0.164mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzamideas a TFA salt (18 mg, 65% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.53 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03-8.88 (m, 2H), 8.85 (s, 1H),8.62 (s, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.2 Hz,2H), 7.75 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.28(d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.93-2.80 (m, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 427.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=3.661 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 68

Prepared from 2-(4-bromophenyl)-N,N-dimethylethanamine (114 mg, 0.500mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(123 mg, 0.500 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovideN,N-dimethyl-2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanamine (107mg, 80% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 267.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=2.449 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared fromN,N-dimethyl-2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanamine (97mg, 0.364 mmol) and bromine (21 μL, 0.400 mmol) in an analogous mannerto2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamineto provide2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N,N-dimethylethanamine(60 mg, 48% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 345.1(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.703 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N,N-dimethylethanamine(20 mg, 0.058 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(39 mg, 0.116 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (7 mg, 21% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.64 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.56 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.90(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.3Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.32 (m, 2H), 3.08-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.83 (s, 6H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 472.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.755 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 69

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(76 mg, 0.156 mmol) and (3-cyanophenyl)boronic acid (69 mg, 0.469 mmol)in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzonitrileas a TFA salt (31 mg, 42% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.99-8.88 (m, 3H), 8.65 (td,J=1.7, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (dt, J=7.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.74-7.66 (m, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.86(dd, J=12.4, 9.6 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 409.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.399 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 70

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.082 mmol) and (3-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (41 mg,0.247 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide2-(3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolas a TFA salt (13 mg, 30% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.50 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 2H), 8.78 (s, 1H),8.05-7.98 (m, 2H), 7.91 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28(d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (dt, J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 3.67 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),3.43-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.92-2.77 (m, 4H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 428.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.964 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 71

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(58 mg, 0.120 mmol) and(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(107 mg, 0.360 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide(4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamideas a TFA salt (12 mg, 17% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.52 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.96-8.64 (m, 3H), 8.17 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.91 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 6.85 (s, 2H), 4.29 (s, 2H), 3.45-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.86 (dd,J=12.4, 9.9 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 477.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.727 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 72

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.082 mmol) and (4-fluoro-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)boronicacid (34 mg, 0.164 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,65)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(4-fluoro-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (8 mg, 17% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.04-8.88 (m, 4H), 8.40 (ddd,J=8.7, 4.9, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.61 (dd, J=10.4, 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.48-3.36 (m, 4H), 2.86 (t, J=11.3 Hz,2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z470.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.936 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 73

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(84 mg, 0.173 mmol) and(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(155 mg, 0.520 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide(3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamideas a TFA salt (20 mg, 19% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.52 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 2H), 8.77 (s, 1H),8.18-8.13 (m, 2H), 7.91 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.28(d, J=8.5 Hz, 3H), 6.90 (s, 2H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 3.45-3.31 (m, 4H), 2.86(q, J=11.1, 10.6 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 477.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.670 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 74

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.082 mmol) and (3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (37 mg,0.247 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide(3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)methanolas a TFA salt (6 mg, 14% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.51 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.15(td, J=1.7, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (ddd, J=7.9, 1.8, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.23(ddd, J=7.6, 1.9, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 5.23 (s, 1H), 4.57 (s, 2H), 3.43-3.33 (m,4H), 2.86 (q, J=10.2, 9.5 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (MethodB): (electrospray +ve), m/z 414.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.829 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 75

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(30 mg, 0.078 mmol) and (3-sulfamoylphenyl)boronic acid (31 mg, 0.156mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide,as a TFA salt (10 mg, 22% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.21 (s, 1H), 9.14 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H),8.76-8.71 (m, 1H), 8.36-8.30 (m, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.75-7.70(m, 1H), 7.66 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (s, 2H),3.55 (d, J=11.4 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.07 (dd, J=11.0, 6.1 Hz,2H), 3.02-2.88 (m, 2H), 1.87 (d, J=14.1 Hz, 2H), 1.68 (dt, J=26.8, 13.5Hz, 3H), 1.49-1.35 (m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z462.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.718 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 76

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.082 mmol) and (3-(N-methylsulfamoyl)phenyl)boronic acid (53mg, 0.247 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-N-methylbenzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (26 mg, 54% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 2H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.68(dt, J=1.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (dt, J=7.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 7.74-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.49 (q, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz,2H), 3.47-3.32 (m, 4H), 2.93-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.48 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 3H), 0.83(d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 477.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.964 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 77

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.082 mmol) and (3-(N-ethylsulfamoyl)phenyl)boronic acid (56 mg,0.247 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-N-ethylbenzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (26 mg, 53% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (s, 2H), 8.89 (s, 1H),8.71-8.68 (m, 1H), 8.40-8.33 (m, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.71-7.65(m, 2H), 7.60 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.47-3.33 (m,4H), 2.93-2.80 (m, 4H), 1.01 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 0.83 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H);LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 491.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.142 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 78

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(30 mg, 0.078 mmol) and (4-fluoro-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)boronicacid (32 mg, 0.156 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(4-fluoro-3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (8 mg, 18% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (dd, J=6.9, 2.4 Hz, 1H),8.91 (s, 1H), 8.39 (ddd, J=8.8, 5.0, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.2 Hz,2H), 7.61 (dd, J=10.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (s,2H), 3.40-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.13-3.03 (m, 2H), 2.96 (s, 2H), 1.96-1.58 (m,5H), 1.43 (s, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 469.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.981 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 79

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(70 mg, 0.144 mmol) and (3-cyano-5-sulfamoylphenyl)boronic acid (98 mg,0.432 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-cyano-5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamideas a TFA salt (34 mg, 40% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.61 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.22 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.05 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (s,1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.80 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.93(d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.64 (s, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.34 (m,4H), 2.87 (dd, J=12.3, 9.6 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 488.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.832 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 80

Prepared from 4-(4-bromophenyl)-1-methylpiperidine (160 mg, 0.630 mmol)and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(154 mg, 0.630 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide 6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(175 mg, 95% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 293.1(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.423 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (175 mg,0.600 mmol) and bromine (31 μL, 0.600 mmol) in an analogous manner to2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamineto provide3-bromo-6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(80 mg, 35% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 371.1(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.786 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(40 mg, 0.108 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(72 mg, 0.215 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (18 mg, 27% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.62 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (s, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.88(d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.3Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.38 (m,2H), 3.54 (d, J=11.1 Hz, 2H), 3.09 (s, 2H), 2.95-2.79 (m, 4H), 2.07 (d,J=13.5 Hz, 2H), 1.95-1.79 (m, 2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve),m/z 498.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.997 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 81

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(50 mg, 0.103 mmol) and (3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (59 mg,0.308 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineas a TFA salt (15 mg, 26% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 8.62(s, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.70 (t, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.33 (m,4H), 2.86 (dd, J=12.4, 9.6 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 452.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=5.241 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 82

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.082 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (49 mg,0.247 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (20 mg, 43% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 9.18 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 2H), 8.78(s, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.45-3.33 (m,4H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.93-2.80 (m, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 462.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.050 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 83

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(50 mg, 0.103 mmol) and1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol (77 mg,0.308 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide1-(3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (22 mg, 43% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.50 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.15(t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.05-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (t,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.20 (m, 3H), 4.79 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.46-3.33 (m,4H), 2.92-2.79 (m, 2H), 1.39 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H);LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 428.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.037 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 84

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(45 mg, 0.093 mmol) and (3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (46 mg,0.278 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,65)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-2-fluorobenzonitrile,as a TFA salt (24 mg, 49% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 8.68(dd, J=6.2, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (ddd, J=8.9, 5.3, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.67 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.47-3.33(m, 4H), 2.86 (dd, J=12.4, 9.7 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 427.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.695 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 85

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(32 mg, 0.067 mmol) and2-amino-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(40 mg, 0.134 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide2-amino-5-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide,as a TFA salt (15 mg, 38% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.45 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 2H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.44(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J=8.6, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.32-7.24 (m, 4H), 6.91 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.90 (s, 2H), 3.42-3.34 (m,4H), 2.85 (d, J=10.5 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 478.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.576 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 86

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(30 mg, 0.078 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (31 mg,0.156 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (15 mg, 33% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.22 (s, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.79(t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dt, J=7.7, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H),7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H),3.12-3.04 (m, 2H), 2.96 (q, J=10.7 Hz, 2H), 1.87 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 2H),1.79-1.59 (m, 3H), 1.48-1.31 (m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray+ve), m/z 461.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.148 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 87

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,(3-(4-bromophenoxy)oxetan-3-yl)methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate(WO2008/138889 A2, 2008) was converted into(3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)oxetan-3-yl)methyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,(3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)oxetan-3-yl)methyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate was obtained from(3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)oxetan-3-yl)methyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate.

A solution of(3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)oxetan-3-yl)methyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate (0.9 g, 2 mmol) in piperazine and DMF (1:1, 2mL) was heated in the microwave for 30 min at 120 degrees. The reactionmixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organiclayer was washed with brine, dried (Na2SO4), filtered and concentratedto yield3-bromo-6-(4-((3-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(0.56g, 63%) after chromatography.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-((3-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(45 mg, 0.102 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(67 mg, 0.203 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-((3-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (26 mg, 37% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.63 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (s, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (ddd, J=8.7,1.3, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (ddd,J=8.5, 1.4, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.75 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8,1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.84 (q, J=7.9 Hz, 4H), 4.00 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.43 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.04 (q, J=10.4 Hz, 2H),1.87-1.61 (m, 5H), 1.44-1.28 (m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray+ve), m/z 570.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.946 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 88

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(30 mg, 0.078 mmol) and phenylboronic acid (11 mg, 0.086 mmol) in ananalogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-phenyl-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (12 mg, 31% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.50 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 9.05 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H),8.20-8.13 (m, 2H), 7.87 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.48-7.39 (m, 4H), 7.29-7.22(m, 1H), 3.53 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 2H), 3.37-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.05 (t, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 2.93 (q, J=11.9, 10.8 Hz, 2H), 1.85 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 2H), 1.76-1.56(m, 3H), 1.46-1.32 (m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z383.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.743 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 89

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(30 mg, 0.078 mmol) and (3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)boronic acid (16 mg,0.086 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (9 mg, 20% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.58 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (t, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s,1H), 8.35 (ddd, J=7.9, 1.8, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.70 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (s, 2H), 3.39-3.34 (m, 2H),3.15-2.84 (m, 4H), 1.94-1.36 (m, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray+ve), m/z 451.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.018 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 90

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(30 mg, 0.078 mmol) and (3-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)boronic acid (16 mg,0.086 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(1H-pyrazol-3-yl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (9 mg, 20% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.52 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.19 (s, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.58(s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.67 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.42 (m, 3H), 6.76 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (d,J=12.1 Hz, 2H), 3.37-3.29 (m, 2H), 3.09-3.02 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.87 (m, 2H),1.85 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 2H), 1.76-1.58 (m, 3H), 1.46-1.32 (m, 1H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 449.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.288 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 91

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(24 mg, 0.065 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (14 mg,0.071 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (16 mg, 44% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.79(t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.8, 0.5 Hz,1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H),3.17-3.04 (m, 2H), 2.98-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.08 (d, J=14.0 Hz,2H), 1.94-1.80 (m, 2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 447.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.989 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 92

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(24 mg, 0.065 mmol) and (3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)boronic acid (13mg, 0.071 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide2-(3-(6-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol,as a TFA salt (12 mg, 34% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.48 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H), 9.06 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H),8.29-8.24 (m, 1H), 8.00 (ddd, J=5.9, 3.1, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 2H), 5.03 (s, 1H), 3.55(d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 3.10 (t, J=12.7 Hz, 2H), 2.98-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.84 (s,3H), 2.08 (d, J=14.6 Hz, 2H), 1.86 (q, J=12.6, 11.4 Hz, 2H), 1.50 (s,6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 427.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.215min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 93

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-((3-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(35 mg, 0.079 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (17 mg,0.087 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-((3-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (8 mg, 16% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.39 (s, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.79(t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.8, 0.5 Hz,1H), 7.11 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.91-4.78 (m, 4H), 4.01 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H),3.43 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.03 (q, J=11.0 Hz, 2H),1.83-1.63 (m, 5H), 1.42-1.29 (m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B):

Synthesis of Compound 94

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(42 mg, 0.092 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (37 mg,0.184 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(piperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (21 mg, 35% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.78 (td, J=1.8,0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (dt, J=7.7, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (s, 2H), 7.88 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.41 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.41 (d, J=12.5 Hz, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.04 (td,J=12.7, 2.9 Hz, 2H), 2.94 (ddd, J=12.1, 8.4, 3.6 Hz, 1H), 2.00 (d,J=14.2 Hz, 2H), 1.83 (qd, J=13.2, 3.9 Hz, 2H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 433.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.962 min, UV₂₅₄ ⁼100%.

Synthesis of Compound 95

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(42 mg, 0.092 mmol) and (3-sulfamoylphenyl)boronic acid (37 mg, 0.184mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(6-(4-(piperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide,as a TFA salt (49 mg, 55% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.54 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.72 (td, J=1.8,0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (s, 2H), 8.34 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (td, J=7.8, 0.5Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.37 (m, 4H), 3.41 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 3.04 (td, J=12.8,2.4 Hz, 2H), 2.99-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.00 (d, J=13.3 Hz, 2H), 1.83 (qd,J=13.2, 4.0 Hz, 2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 434.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.682 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 96

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(29 mg, 0.068 mmol) and (3-sulfamoylphenyl)boronic acid (15 mg, 0.075mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide,as a TFA salt (25 mg, 59% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.55 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.13 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.72(td, J=1.8, 0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (td, J=7.7, 0.5Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 2H), 7.29 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 2H),3.49 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 2H), 3.22-3.11 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.81 (m, 4H), 1.73-1.64(m, 1H), 1.55-1.46 (m, 1H), 1.43 (s, 6H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 506.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.044 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 97

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(33 mg, 0.086 mmol) and1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol (64 mg,0.257 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (11 mg, 24% yield).

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.51 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (s, 1H), 9.08(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.16 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.05-7.99 (m,1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (t, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.19 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.74 (m, 1H),3.55 (d, J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.34 (m, 1H), 3.07 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 2.96(dd, J=21.1, 10.8 Hz, 2H), 1.87 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 2H), 1.77-1.59 (m, 3H),1.48-1.41 (m, 1H), 1.39 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 427.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.172 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 98

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(42 mg, 0.092 mmol) and1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol (68 mg,0.275 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(piperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (19 mg, 40% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.48 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 2H), 8.16(t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (dt, J=7.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),7.43-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.25 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.19 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H),4.83-4.75 (m, 1H), 3.41 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 2H), 3.04 (td, J=12.8, 12.2, 2.8Hz, 2H), 2.94 (tt, J=11.8, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 2.00 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 2H),1.91-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.39 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 399.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.055 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 99

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(33 mg, 0.086 mmol) and (3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)boronic acid (17mg, 0.094 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide2-(3-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol,as a TFA salt (10 mg, 21% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.51 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 9.08 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H),8.29-8.24 (m, 1H), 8.02-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 2H), 5.02 (s, 1H), 3.55 (d, J=11.5 Hz, 2H),3.39-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.07 (dd, J=10.8, 6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.96 (q, J=11.4 Hz,2H), 1.87 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 2H), 1.79-1.58 (m, 3H), 1.50 (s, 6H), 1.48-1.35(m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 441.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=4.345 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 100

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(42 mg, 0.092 mmol) and (3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)boronic acid (50mg, 0.275 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide2-(3-(6-(4-(piperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol,as a TFA salt (19 mg, 4% yield). LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve),m/z 413.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.193 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 101

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(45 mg, 0.105 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (23 mg,0.115 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide6-(4-((2-methyl-1-(piperidin-1-yl)propan-2-yl)oxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (41 mg, 63% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.78(dt, J=1.8, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.8, 0.5Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 2H), 3.49 (d, J=4.7Hz, 2H), 3.22-3.10 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.80 (m, 4H), 1.72-1.64 (m, 1H),1.54-1.46 (m, 1H), 1.43 (s, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve),m/z 505.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.291 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 102

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,1-(2-(4-bromophenoxy)ethyl)-1H-imidazole was converted into6-(4-(2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,6-(4-(2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from6-(4-(2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,6-(4-(2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from6-(4-(2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy)pheny0-3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.50 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.76 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dt, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H),7.89-7.68 (m, 5H), 7.27 (t, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.06 (m, 2H), 6.91 (t,J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 4.44-4.30 (m, 4H), 3.28 (s, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 103

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(45 mg, 0.093 mmol) and (3-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl)boronic acid (33mg, 0.185 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide2-(3-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)propan-2-ol,as a TFA salt (2 mg, 4% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.50 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 2H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.25(dt, J=2.4, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (ddd, J=6.2, 2.8, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 5.03 (s, 1H),3.40-3.36 (m, 4H), 2.92-2.81 (m, 2H), 1.50 (s, 6H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz,6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 442.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.188min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 104

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(45 mg, 0.093 mmol) and (3-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (40 mg,0.185 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (22 mg, 41% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.18 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 2H), 8.75(dt, J=2.4, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (ddd, J=5.5, 3.2, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.79-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.32 (m,6H), 2.86 (dd, J=12.5, 9.8 Hz, 2H), 1.16 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H), 0.83 (d,J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 476.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=4.129 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 105

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(4-((3-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,6-(4-((3-((1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)-3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from(3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)oxetan-3-yl)methyl4-methylbenzenesulfonate and imidazole.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,6-(4-((3-((1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from6-(4-((3-((1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)oxetan-3-yl)oxy)phenyl)-3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.54 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.78 (dt, J=1.9, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8,1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.80 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.74(td, J=7.7, 0.5 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (t, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (t, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),6.98-6.87 (m, 3H), 4.84-4.76 (m, 4H), 4.72 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 3.28 (s,3H).

Synthesis of Compound 106

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(30 mg, 0.078 mmol) and (3-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (18 mg,0.086 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (6 mg, 13% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.75 (dt, J=1.8,1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (ddd, J=5.2, 3.5, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H),7.78-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.42 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 3.41-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.86 (s,3H), 2.67-2.53 (m, 3H), 1.69-1.32 (m, 6H), 1.16 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 475.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.381 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 107

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(30 mg, 0.062 mmol) and(2-methyl-5-((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (33 mg, 0.123mmol) in an analogous manner to 4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(2-methyl-5-((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (11 mg, 27% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.60 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.41(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=8.2, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.85 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.44-3.33 (m, 4H), 2.86(q, J=10.7 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 0.83 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (MethodB): (electrospray +ve), m/z 530.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.953 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 108

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,1-(2-(4-bromophenoxy)ethyl)pyrrolidine was converted into6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.88 (s, 1H), 9.51 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.13 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.82-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.17 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 4.35 (s, 2H),3.54 (s, 4H), 3.26 (s, 4H), 1.92 (s, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 109

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ8.85 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s,1H), 8.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.65 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.53 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 3.13 (s,3H), 2.86 (s, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 1.65 (s, 4H), 1.54 (s, 2H).

Synthesis of Compound 110

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(35 mg, 0.077 mmol) and (3-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (35mg, 0.153 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(3-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(piperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (21 mg, 47% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.53 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.13 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.74 (td, J=1.7,0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (dt, J=7.1, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (s, 2H), 7.86 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.76-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.38 (d, J=12.7 Hz,2H), 3.01 (td, J=12.7, 2.9 Hz, 2H), 2.96-2.84 (m, 2H), 1.97 (d, J=13.7Hz, 2H), 1.80 (qd, J=13.2, 4.0 Hz, 2H), 1.20-1.11 (m, 2H), 1.10-1.01 (m,2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 459.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.217min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 111

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(35 mg, 0.072 mmol) and (3-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (32mg, 0.144 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(3-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (23 mg, 54% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.18 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 2H), 8.76(td, J=1.7, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dt, J=7.0, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.7Hz, 2H), 7.79-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.43-3.34 (m, 4H),2.96-2.82 (m, 3H), 1.23-1.16 (m, 2H), 1.13-1.05 (m, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.3Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 488.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=4.366 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 112

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(50 mg, 0.130 mmol) and (3-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (32mg, 0.143 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (16 mg, 20% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.21 (s, 1H), 9.18 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.78(td, J=1.8, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dt, J=7.1, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.80-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.56 (d, J=11.9 Hz,2H), 3.38-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.12-3.03 (m, 2H), 3.01-2.87 (m, 3H), 1.87 (d,J=12.5 Hz, 2H), 1.68 (dt, J=26.5, 13.4 Hz, 3H), 1.48-1.36 (m, 1H),1.23-1.05 (m, 4H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 487.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.360 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 113

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(40 mg, 0.104 mmol) and (3-(isopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (26mg, 0.114 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(isopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (21 mg, 33% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.21 (s, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.75(td, J=1.7, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dt, J=7.2, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.79-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.56 (d, J=13.0 Hz,2H), 3.51-3.47 (m, 1H), 3.35-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.11-3.04 (m, 2H), 3.01-2.90(m, 2H), 1.87 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 1.77-1.59 (m, 3H), 1.48-1.35 (m, 1H),1.22 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 489.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.504 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 114

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(35 mg, 0.072 mmol) and (3-(isopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (33mg, 0.144 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-(isopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (21 mg, 48% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.58 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.18 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.73(td, J=1.8, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (dt, J=7.2, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 7.79-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.51-3.44 (m, 1H),3.43-3.34 (m, 4H), 2.87 (q, J=10.3 Hz, 2H), 1.21 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 6H), 0.83(d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 490.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.363 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 115

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-bromophenyl)-4-methylpiperidine-1-carboxylate (213 mg, 0.600 mmol)and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(154 mg, 0.600 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide tert-butyl4-methyl-4-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(190 mg, 81% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 393.3(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.850 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-methyl-4-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(190 mg, 0.484 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (90 mg, 0.508 mmol) in ananalogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-4-methylpiperidine-1-carboxylate(130 mg, 57% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 471.3(MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.038 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-4-methylpiperidine-1-carboxylate(35 mg, 0.074 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (30 mg,0.148 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-(4-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (24 mg, 58% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.19 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.80 (td, J=1.8,0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (s, 2H), 7.93 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.7, 0.5Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.22 (ddd, J=11.9, 7.8,3.4 Hz, 2H), 3.00-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.33-2.23 (m, 2H), 1.91 (ddd, J=12.9,8.0, 3.4 Hz, 2H), 1.29 (s, 3H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve),m/z 447.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.047 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 116

Prepared from 2-bromo-1-methyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzene (300 mg, 1.204mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile toprovide4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(2-methyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolaneas a white solid (357 mg, 84% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.09(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=8.0, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dt, J=8.1, 0.6Hz, 1H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 1.33 (s, 12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(35 mg, 0.072 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(2-methyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(43 mg, 0.144 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(2-methyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (13 mg, 31% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.57 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.15(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (dd, J=8.0, 2.1 Hz, 1H),7.64 (dt, J=8.1, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.40-3.35 (m, 4H),3.23 (s, 3H), 2.92-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H);LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 476.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.067 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 117

Prepared from 1-bromo-3-((methylsulfonyl)methyl)benzene (300 mg, 1.204mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile toprovide4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(3-((methylsulfonyl)methyl)phenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolaneasa white solid (268 mg, 75% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.71 (s,1H), 7.65 (dt, J=7.3, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.9, 1.3 Hz, 1H),7.40 (td, J=7.5, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (s, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 1.28 (s, 12H).

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(31 mg, 0.064 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(3-((methylsulfonyl)methyl)phenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(38 mg, 0.127 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-((methylsulfonyl)methyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (24 mg, 64% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.53 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.78 (s, 1H),8.22-8.16 (m, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.53-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.32 (dt,J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 4.54 (s, 2H), 3.44-3.33 (m,4H), 2.98 (s, 3H), 2.86 (q, J=10.4 Hz, 2H), 0.82 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H);LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 476.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.864 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 119

To a solution of 2-(4-bromophenyl)-2,2-difluoroacetic acid (2.38 g, 9.48mmol) in THF (15 mL) added solid Sodium borohydride (0.538 g, 14.22mmol) in 3 portions. After gas evolution ceased added a solution ofBoron trifluoride ether complex (0.767 ml, 6.16 mmol) in THF (10 mL).Heated to reflux for 30 min. Cooled mixture then added chips of ice toquench then water. Extracted product into ethyl acetate, washed organiclayer with brine, dried (MgSO4), filtered and concentrated. Purified byflash chromatography eluting with 15-50% ethyl acetate/hexanes to obtain2-(4-bromophenyl)-2,2-difluoroethanol (2.04 g, 8.61 mmol, 91% yield).

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,2-(4-bromophenyl)-2,2-difluoroethanol was converted into2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,2-difluoroethanolwas obtained from2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-2,2-difluoroethanoland (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.65 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.19 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.81-8.73 (m, 1H), 8.51 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz,1H), 8.07-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td,J=7.7, 0.5 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.65 (m, 2H), 5.68 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (td,J=14.0, 6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H).

To a suspension of2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanol(0.429 g, 1 mmol) and N,N-Di-iso-propylethylamine (2.500 ml, 2.500 mmol)in THF (Volume: 5 ml) at room temperature added Methanesulfonyl chloride(2.500 ml, 2.500 mmol). Stirred for 1.5 h at room temperature. Removedsolvent under reduced pressure. Purified by flash chromatography elutinwith 25-80% ethyl acetate/hexanes. Obtained2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethylmethanesulfonate (0.47 g, 0.926 mmol, 93% yield).

In a microwave vial to2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanoladded pyrrolidine (0.5 ml, 6.09 mmol) and DMSO (0.5 mL). Heated to 180deg for 30 min. Cooled and partitioned between ethyl acetate and water(40 mL each). Washed organic layer with brine, dried (MgSO4), filteredand concentrated in vacuo. Purified by flash chromatogaphy eluting with0-9% MeOH over 12 min. Concentrated pure fractions then trituated in 50%ethyl acetate/hexanes. Obtained6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(pyrrolidin-1yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(0.018 g, 0.037 mmol, 47.3% yield) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.66 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.20 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.78 (dt, J=1.8, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8,1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.85-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.77-7.65 (m,3H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.26 (t, J=14.8 Hz, 2H), 2.62-2.53 (m, 4H), 1.64 (p,J=3.1 Hz, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 120

In an analogous manner to obtain6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethylmethanesulfonate and piperidine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.66 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.20 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.81-8.75 (m, 1H), 8.55-8.47 (m, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.7, 0.5 Hz,1H), 7.73-7.66 (m, 2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.07 (t,J=14.6 Hz, 2H), 2.47 (m,J=5.5 Hz, 4H), 1.42 (p, J=5.5 Hz, 4H), 1.33 (m, J=5.8 Hz, 2H).

Synthesis of Compound 121

In an analogous manner to obtain6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,4-(2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)morpholinewas obtained from2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethylmethanesulfonate and morpholine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.66 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.20 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.81-8.75 (m, 1H), 8.51 (dt, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 8.04(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.68 (m,3H), 3.54-3.47 (m, 4H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.13 (t, J=14.7 Hz, 2H), 2.53 (m,J=2.9 Hz, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 122

In an analogous manner to obtain6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethylmethanesulfonate and piperazine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.66 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.20 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.78 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (dt, J=7.7, 1.5 Hz, 1H),8.03 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.85-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.66 (m, 3H), 3.08 (t,J=14.5 Hz, 2H), 2.62 (t, J=4.7 Hz, 4H), 2.45 (t, J=4.7 Hz, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 123

Prepared from6-(4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (210 mg,0.718 mmol) and bromine (41 μL, 0.790 mmol) in an analogous manner to2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamineto provide3-bromo-6-(4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (240mg, 90% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 371.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=2.717 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (35mg, 0.094 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (23 mg, 0.113mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (20 mg, 38% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.66 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.80(t, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.82 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.8, 0.5 Hz,1H), 7.67 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.41-3.37 (m, 2H),3.28 (s, 3H), 2.92 (q, J=11.3 Hz, 2H), 1.85 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 2H),1.74-1.56 (m, 3H), 1.38 (q, J=10.5, 9.0 Hz, 1H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 447.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.854 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 124

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (35mg, 0.094 mmol) and (3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (19 mg, 0.113mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (12 mg, 24% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.34 (s, 1H), 9.13 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.17(t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.07-8.00 (m, 3H), 7.67 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (t,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.23 (m, 1H), 5.20 (s, 1H), 4.79 (q, J=6.5 Hz, 1H),4.37 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.43-3.38 (m, 2H), 2.92 (q, J=11.1 Hz, 2H), 1.85(d, J=14.3 Hz, 2H), 1.76-1.57 (m, 3H), 1.39 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 4H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 413.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.936 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 125

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (35mg, 0.094 mmol) and (3-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (26 mg,0.113 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(cyclopropylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (20 mg, 36% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.66 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.34 (s, 1H), 9.22 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.78(td, J=1.7, 0.6 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dt, J=7.2, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.80-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.67 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (d, J=5.2 Hz,2H), 3.39-3.35 (m, 2H), 2.98-2.87 (m, 3H), 1.85 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 2H),1.74-1.58 (m, 3H), 1.39 (q, J=11.2, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 1.22-1.16 (m, 2H),1.13-1.06 (m, 2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 473.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.174 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 126

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl 4-(4-bromobenzyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate was converted intotert-butyl4-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)benzyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)benzyl)piperidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained from tert-butyl4-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)benzyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)benzyl)piperidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)benzyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(piperidin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.TFAwas obtained from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)benzyl)piperidine-1-carboxylateafter treatment with TFA. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.57 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 9.16 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.78 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.68(s, 2H), 8.50 (dt, J=7.7, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.85-7.70(m, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 3.29 (s, 5H), 2.86-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.62(d, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.85 (td, J=7.4, 3.7 Hz, 1H), 1.74 (d, J=14.1 Hz,2H), 1.46-1.31 (m, 2H).

Synthesis of Compound 127

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(20 mg, 0.047 mmol) and (3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (10 mg,0.057 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (8 mg, 29% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.10 (s,1H), 9.61 (s, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=1.8Hz, 1H), 8.09 (s, 2H), 8.01-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.76 (s, 2H), 7.38 (t, J=7.7Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (s, 2H),3.56 (s, 2H), 3.12 (s, 2H), 1.87-1.64 (m, 4H), 1.44-1.29 (m, 5H); LC/MS(Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 463.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.243 min,UV₂₅₄=90%.

Synthesis of Compound 128

To a 1L flask was added Bis(pinacolato)diboron (30.5 g, 0.12 mol), KOAc(29.44 g, 0.3 mol) and1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II) (5 mmol, 0.05eq.). The flask was charged under Ar and dioxane (250 mL) was introducedand the resulting mixture was purged with Ar for 15 min. To it was added2-(4-bromophenyl)-ethanol (14 ml, 0.1 mol) and the mixture was thenheated at 100° C. for 18 h. It was cooled to room temperature and wasfiltered through celite. The filtrate was concentrated and the residuewas diluted with EtOAc. The organic solution was washed with brine anddriver over MgSO₄. Concentration afforded the crude product, which wasfurther purified on a silica-gel column with 30-80% EtOAc in hexane togive 18.1 g (73%) of2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol

The mixture of2-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol (20.2g, 81 mmol, 2 eq.), 6-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (8.05 g, 40.7 mmol,1 eq.) and 2M K₂CO₃ (aq.) (122 mL, 6 eq.) in dioxane (300 mL) was purgedwith Ar for 15 min. Pd(PPh₃)₄ was then added and the resulting mixturewas heated at 100° C. for 18 h. It was cooled to RT, quenched withwater, and diluted with dichloromethane (DCM). The aqueous layer wasextracted with DCM (2×) and the combined organic layer was filteredthrough a silica-gel pad, washed with brine and dried (Na2SO4). Thecrude was concentrated and chromatographed on silica-gel column elutedwith 30-100% EtOAc in hexane to obtaine2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanol (6.22 g, 64%). LCMS:M+1, 240.28.

To a solution of 2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanol (5.8g, 24.2 mmol) in THF (240 mL) was cooled in a 0° C. bath until theinternal temperature reached ≦5° C. To it was added NBS (4.3 g, 1.0 eq.)portion-wise. The resulting mixture was allowed to slowly warmed up toroom temperature where it was stirred for 0.5 h. The reaction wasmonitored by LCMS. The volatiles were then removed under vacuo. Sodiumcarbonate (2 M, 125 mL) was added to the residue and the mixture wasstirred, sonicated and filtered. The solid was mixed with H₂O (875 mL),sonicated, and filtered. The solid was then stirred with methanol (750mL) and was heated at 80° C. for 30 min. After it was cooled to roomtemperature, then 0° C. for 15 min, it was filtered and washed with coldMeOH. An off-white solid product,2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanol (5.8 g, 76%)was obtained. LCMS: M+1, 318.23 & 320.15.

To a solution of,2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanol (1.61 g, 5.06mmol) in 25 mL of pyridine cooled to 0 C was added methanesulfonylchloride (0.47 mL, 6.07 mmol, 1.2 eq.) drop-wise. The resulting mixturewas stirred at 0° C. for 10 min and was allowed to warm to roomtemperature where it was stirred for 1 h. TLC indicated it was complete.The mixture was diluted with dichloromethane, washed with 1M HCl (aq.),sodium bicarbonate (sat.), and brine. It was then dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. The product4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl methanesulfonate (1.54g, 77%) was used directly without further purification. LCMS: M+1, 396 &398.

To a solution of 6 (74 mg, 0.19 mmol) in 4 mL of DMF were addedpyrrolidine (0.098 mL, 6 eq.) and diisopropylethylamine (0.098 mL, 3eq.). The mixture was heated at 80° C. for 18 h. It was quenched withwater, then diluted with EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with water(2×) and brine. It was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give 65 mgof3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinein 90% yield. LCMS: M+1, 386.3 & 388.4. In an analogous manner, thefollowing compounds were made:

1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-4-ol.LCMS: M+1, 400.4 & 402.3.

4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)morpholine. LCMS:M+1, 371.6 & 372.1.

1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-3-ol.LCMS: M+1, 401 & 403.

6-(4-(2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.LCMS: M+1, 368 & 370.

1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol.LCMS: M+1, 387 & 389.

tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.LCMS: M+1, 486 & 488.

3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(25 mg, 65 umol), 3-MeSO₂-phenylboronic acid (14 mg, 1.1 eq.) and 2M ofpotassium carbonate aqueous solution (0.2 mL, 6 eq.) were mixed in 1.4mL of dioxane. To this stirred solution, argon was bubbled through.Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (4 mg, 0.05 eq.) was added and theresulting mixture was heated to 95° C. and was maintained at thattemperature for 3 h. LCMS indicated the complete conversion, and dioxaneremoved on a rotovap. The residue was directly purified on a biotagecolumn with 2-10% MeOH in DCM to give 22 mg of the product in 73% yield.The yellow solid was further purified by being suspended in EtOAc andfiltered. 18 mg of3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.51 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.12(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.81-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.71 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 3.25(s, 3H), 2.79 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.45 (m, 4H),1.66 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 447.58.

Synthesis of Compound 129

Prepared from tert-butyl 3-(4-bromophenyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (200mg, 0.613 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(158 mg, 0.644 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide tert-butyl3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(213 mg, 95% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 365.3(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.656 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(213 mg, 0.584 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (109 mg, 0.613 mmol) in ananalogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide tert-butyl3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(180 mg, 69% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 443.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.932 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.090 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (22 mg,0.108 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (19 mg, 40% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.89-8.82 (m, 2H),8.80 (td, J=1.8, 0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.92(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.8,0.5 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 2H), 3.68 (dd, J=11.3, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 3.58-3.42(m, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.27-3.22 (m, 1H), 3.14 (dd, J=11.3, 10.1 Hz,1H), 2.46-2.37 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.94 (m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 419.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.874 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 130

Prepared from tert-butyl3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate(40 mg, 0.090 mmol) and (3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (18 mg,0.108 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(pyrrolidin-3-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (15 mg, 33% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.52 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.17(t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.52 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.23 (m,1H), 5.20 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.75 (m, 1H), 3.67 (dd, J=11.2, 8.0Hz, 1H), 3.57-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.26 (ddd, J=11.4, 9.7, 7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.14(dd, J=11.2, 10.1 Hz, 1H), 2.46-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.39(d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 385.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.938 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 131

In an analogous manner to Compound 128,4-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)morpholinewas obtained from4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)morpholine and(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ9.52 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s,1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.76 (m, 3H), 7.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.38 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 3.56 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.78 (dd,J=10.4, 5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.53 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 2.41 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 4H).LCMS: M+1, 463.62.

Synthesis of Compound 132

In an analogous manner to Compound 128,1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)pyrrolidin-3-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol and(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.51 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.1 Hz,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=8.0Hz, 3H), 7.71 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 4.65 (d, J=4 Hz,1H), 4.15 (br. s, 1H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.63 (m, 3H), 2.57 (m, 3H), 2.5(br. s, 1H), 2.33 (m, 1H), 1.94 (m, 1H), 1.50 (br. s, 1H). LCMS: M+1,463.50.

Synthesis of Compound 133

In an analogous manner to Compound 128,6-(4-(2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained fom6-(4-(2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.50 (s, 1H), 9.14 (m, 1H), 8.93 (d, J=0.8Hz, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=14.2, 8.1 Hz,3H), 7.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.18(s, 1H), 6.90-6.80 (m, 1H), 4.24 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 3.09(t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H). LCMS: M+1, 444.46.

Synthesis of Compound 134

To a solution of 4-bromophenol (13.9 g, 0.078 mol) in 75 mL of DMF wasadded cesium carbonate (38 g, 1.5 eq.). It was then cooled to 0° C. andα-Bromo-γ-butyrolactone (18 g, 1.4 eq.) was added. After the additionwas completed, the mixture was stirred at RT overnight. It was quenchedwith water and extracted with EtOAc (3×). The combined organic layer waswashed with water (2×), brine and dried (Na₂SO₄). The residue afterconcentration was purified on a Biotage column using 5-50% EtOAc inhexane to give 3-(4-bromophenoxy)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (17 g, 85%).

To a solution of 3-(4-bromophenoxy)dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (10 g, 39mmol) in 200 mL of MeOH was added catalytical amount of iodine (I₂, 0.2g). The resulting mixture was heated at 85° C. for 40 h. It was cooledand volatiles were removed under vacuo. The residue was diluted withEtOAc, water and Na₂S₂O₃ (sat. aq.). The organic layer was washed withbrine and dried (Na₂SO₄). The residue after concentration was purifiedon a biotage column with 5-40% EtOAc in hexane to give methyl2-(4-bromophenoxy)-4-hydroxybutanoate (11 g, 99% yield).

To a solution of methyl 2-(4-bromophenoxy)-4-hydroxybutanoate (11 g, 38mmol) and triethylamine (6 mL, 1.25 eq.) in 85 mL of dichloromethane at0° C. was added p-toluenesulfonyl chloride (8 g, 1.1 eq.). The mixturewas stirred at RT overnight. It was quenched with water and extractedwith CH₂Cl₂ (2×). The organic layer was washed with brine, dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The residue was purified on a biotage columnwith 5-30% EtOAc in hexane to give methyl2-(4-bromophenoxy)-4-(tosyloxy)butanoate (13.5 g, 80%).

To a solution of methyl 2-(4-bromophenoxy)-4-(tosyloxy)butanoate (7.1 g,16 mmol) in THF (150 mL) at −78° C. was added dropwise lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide solution (1M, 32 ml, 2 eq.). It was stirred at−78° C. for 1.5 h. TLC indicated it was done. It was quenched with 1NHCl (aq.) and partitioned with water and EtOAc. The organic layer waswashed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The residue waspurificed on a biotage column with 5-20% EtOAc in hexane to give methyl1-(4-bromophenoxy)cyclopropanecarboxylate (3.86 g, 89% yield).

To a suspension of LiAlH₄ (1.23 g, 2.2 eq.) in THF (70 mL) at 0° C. wasadded methyl 1-(4-bromophenoxy)cyclopropanecarboxylate (4 g, 14.8 mmol)in 30 mL of THF dropwise. The resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for45 min and was allowed to warm up to RT for 30 min. after TLC indicatedit was done, it was cooled back to 0° C. It was then quenched with 1.2mL of H₂O, 1.2 mL of 15% NaOH (aq.), and 3.6 mL of H₂O. The suspensionwas diluted with EtOAc and MgSO₄ was added. The mixture was stirred atRT for 30 min and was filtered through celite pad. The filtrate wasconcentrated to give 1-(4-bromophenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol (2.97 g,82.5%) after chrommatography in hexanes and ethyl acetate.

The mixture of (1-(4-bromophenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol (1.6 g, 6.56mmol),6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(2.02 g, 1.25 eq.) in 50 mL of dioxane and 20 mL of 2 M K₂CO₃ (6 eq.)was degassed and flushed with argon (2×). To it was added the catalyst(Pd(PPh₃)₄, 0.38 g, 0.05 eq.). The resulting mixture was heated at 95°C. for 4 h. After TLC indicated it was completed, it was cooled to RT.It was then quenched with water, extracted with EtOAc. The organic layerwas washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The residue waspurificed on a biotage column with 10-60% EtOAc in hexane to give(1-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol (1.17,63%).

To a solution of(1-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol (0.3g, 1.07 mmol) in THF (10 mL) at 0° C. was added NBS (0.2 g, 1.05 eq.)scoop wise slowly. The resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 minand was allowed to warm to RT over 1 h, then was stirred at RT for 0.5h. After TLC indicated it was done, the mixture was partitioned betweenEtOAc and 2M K₂CO₃ (aq.). The organic layer was separated, washed withbrine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The residue was filtered througha silica-gel pad with 1:1 of EtOAc: hexane to give(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol(0.38 g, 88% yield).

To a solution of(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol(0.7 g, 1.94 mmol) in 10 mL of pyridine at 0° C. was addedmethanesulfonyl chloride (1.5 eq. 0.226 mL) dropwise. The resultingmixture was stirred at RT for 1h and was completed by TLC. It wasquenched with water, then 1N HCl, and diluted with CH₂Cl₂. The organiclayer was separated, washed with sodium bicarbonate (sat.), brine, driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methylmethanesulfonate (0.79 g, 93%).

It was used as is.

(1-(4-(3-Bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methylmethanesulfonate (0.46 g, 1.06 mmol) was dissolved in 10 ml of DMF. Toit were added piperidine (0.52 g, Seq.), diisopropylethylamine (0.93 ml,5 eq.) and catalytical amount of sodium iodide. The resulting mixturewas heated in 80° C. oil bath overnight. It was then cooled to RT andquenched with water. The product was extracted with EtOAc (2×). Theorganic layer was washed with water, brine and dried (Na₂SO₄). Biotagepurification with 5-20% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ gave3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(0.24 g, 53%). LCMS: M+1, 427 & 429.

In an analogous manner, the following compounds were made:1-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol(19f, 116.5 mg, 45%). LCMS: M+1, 429 & 431.

benzyl4-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate.LCMS: M+1, 562 & 564.

4-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)morpholine.LCMS: M+1, 429 & 431.

6-(4-(1-(7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-7-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(19i, 111 mg, 46%). LCMS: M+1, 438 & 440.

tert-butyl7-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonane-2-carboxylate(19j, 188 mg, 47%). LCMS: M+1, 567 & 569.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.47 (s, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.47(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.67 (s, 2H), 2.42 (s, 4H), 1.45 (br. s.4H), 1.32 (br. s. 2H), 0.90 (s, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 503.71; 2M+1, 1005.12.

Synthesis of Compound 135

Prepared from tert-butyl2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(50 mg, 0.109 mmol) and (3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (36 mg,0.219 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(piperidin-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (8 mg, 14% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.58 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=10.7 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (s,1H), 8.69 (q, J=11.2, 10.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.05-7.99(m, 3H), 7.64 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 5.21 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.75 (m, 1H), 4.33 (t, J=11.2 Hz,1H), 3.40 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H), 3.10 (q, J=11.5 Hz, 1H), 2.00 (d, J=13.0Hz, 1H), 1.95-1.80 (m, 3H), 1.69 (q, J=13.4, 12.7 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 3H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 399.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=4.092 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 136

Prepared from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-4-methylpiperidine-1-carboxylate(35 mg, 0.074 mmol) and (3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (25 mg,0.148 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(4-methylpiperidin-4-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (3 mg, 8% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.53 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 2H), 8.17(t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (dt, J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.58 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (dt, J=7.6, 1.3 Hz,1H), 5.20 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.74 (m, 1H), 3.25-3.17 (m, 2H),2.99-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.31-2.23 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.39 (d, J=6.4Hz, 3H), 1.29 (s, 3H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 413.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.259 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 137

Prepared from tert-butyl2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(50 mg, 0.109 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (44 mg,0.219 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(piperidin-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (28 mg, 51% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.65 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.20 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.80 (td, J=1.8,0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.71 (s, 2H), 8.50 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.8, 0.5Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 4.33 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.40 (d,J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.10 (t, J=12.3 Hz, 1H), 2.00 (d, J=13.0Hz, 1H), 1.95-1.60 (m, 5H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z433.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.901 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 138

Prepared from tert-butyl 3-(3-bromophenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (170mg, 0.500 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(129 mg, 0.525 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide tert-butyl3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (130mg, 69% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 379.3 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=3.628 min, UV₂₅₄=85%.

Prepared from tert-butyl3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(130 mg, 0.343 mmol) and N-Bromosuccinimide (64 mg, 0.361 mmol) in ananalogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineto provide tert-butyl3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(100 mg, 64% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 457.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.814 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from tert-butyl3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(50 mg, 0.109 mmol) and (3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (36 mg,0.219 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(piperidin-3-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (4 mg, 8% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.51 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 8.55 (s, 2H), 8.16(t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 5.20 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.85-4.73 (m, 1H), 3.42-3.34 (m, 2H),3.12 (t, J=12.1 Hz, 1H), 3.06-2.87 (m, 2H), 1.94 (d, J=9.7 Hz, 2H),1.85-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.39 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 399.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.819 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 139

Prepared from tert-butyl3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate(50 mg, 0.109 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (44 mg,0.219 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(piperidin-3-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (20 mg, 37% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.58 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.79 (td, J=1.8,0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (s, 2H), 8.49 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.8, 0.5Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.42-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.12(t, J=12.1 Hz, 1H), 3.05-2.87 (m, 2H), 1.94 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 1.86-1.69(m, 2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 433.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=3.943 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 140

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-4-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-4-ol and(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.51 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.81-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 4.50(d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 3.47-3.35 (m, 1H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.84-2.67 (m, 4H),2.54-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.04 (t, J=10.9 Hz, 2H), 1.69 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 2H),1.35 (q, J=12.7, 11.5 Hz, 2H). LCMS: M+1, 476.19.

Synthesis of Compound 141

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-3-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-3-ol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.51 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.81-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.71 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 4.50(d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 3.47-3.35 (m, 1H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.84-2.67 (m, 4H),2.54-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.04 (t, J=10.9 Hz, 2H), 1.69 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 2H),1.35 (q, J=12.7, 11.5 Hz, 2H).

Synthesis of Compound 142

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand 1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol ¹HNMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.47 (s, 1H), 9.04 (dd, J=2.3, 0.8 Hz, 1H),8.74 (d, J=0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (m, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.16 (d, J=4.0 Hz,1H), 4.76 (m, 1H), 3.56 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 4H), 2.78 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H),2.56-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.42 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 4H), 1.36 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 143

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand 1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.60 (br. s, 1H), 9.43 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),9.03 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.02-7.92 (m, 1H),7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.16 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 4.75 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.59-3.36 (m, 4H), 2.99(m, 2H), 1.66-1.76 (br. s, 6H), 1.36 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H), 1.30-1.11 (m,4H). LCMS: M+1, 469.2.

Synthesis of Compound 144

To a solution of 1-(4-bromophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone (0.75 g, 3mmol) in 15 mL of toluene at 0° C. was added LiHMDS (1.0 M, 3.3 mL, 1.1eq.) dropwise. After the addition, the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 30 min The mixture was cooled back to 0° C., andBH₃-SMe₂ (2 M, 3 mL, 2 eq.) was added. After addition, it was stirred atroom temperature for 1 h. The mixture was cooled back to 0° C. again,and 2N NaOH (4.5 mL, 3 eq.) was added. It was stirred at roomtemperature for 1.5 h. It was partitioned between EtOAc and water. Theorganic layer was washed with water, brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. Biotage purification (5-50% EtOAc in hexane) afforded 0.64g of the product 1-(4-bromophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanamine in 84%yield.

A mixture of 1-(4-bromophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanamine (0.60 g, 2.4mmol, 1 eq), bis(pinacolato)diboron (0.72 g, 2.8 mmol, 1.2 eq) potassiumacetate (0.66 g, 4.8 mmol, 2 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl2 dichloromethane adduct(100 mg, 0.12 mmol, 0.05 eq) was heated at 90 degrees for 3 h, cooledand partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer waswashed with brine, dried with Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to yield2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanamine(0.54 g, 74%) after Biotage chromatography using with 5-40% EtOAc inhexane eluent. In an analogous manner, yield2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanaminewas synthesized.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanaminewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanamine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.42 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.79 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.54(d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.48 (m, 1H), 4.14 (s, 3H),2.70 (br. s. 2H), 2.47 (br. s, 4H), 1.50 (s, 4H), 1.38 (s, 2H). LCMS:M+1, 496.32.

Synthesis of Compound 145

Prepared from 1-(2-(4-bromophenoxy)ethyl)pyrrolidine (270 mg, 1.00 mmol)and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(257 mg, 1.05 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide 6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(240 mg, 78% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 309.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.385 min, UV₂₅₄=80%.

Prepared from6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (240mg, 0.778 mmol) and bromine (40 μL, 0.778 mmol) in an analogous mannerto2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamineto provide3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(120 mg, 40% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 387.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.651 min, UV₂₅₄=82%.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(40 mg, 0.103 mmol) and (3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (21 mg,0.124 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (15 mg, 27% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.71 (s,1H), 9.46 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.16(t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.05-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (t,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.20 (d, J=4.1Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.73 (m, 1H), 4.38 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.62 (s, 4H), 3.15(s, 2H), 2.14-1.82 (m, 4H), 1.39 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H); LC/MS (Method B):(electrospray +ve), m/z 429.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.006 min, UV₂₅₄=90%.

Synthesis of Compound 146

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand 1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.45 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.04 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=7.9Hz, 2H), 7.37 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (d, J=4.1Hz, 1H), 4.76 (q, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.79 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.59 (m,4H), 2.51 (s, 2H), 1.68 (s, 4H), 1.36 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS: M+1,413.58.

Synthesis of Compound 147

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(3-(6-(4-(2-morpholinoethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)morpholine and1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.47 (s, 1H), 9.04 (dd, J=2.3, 0.8 Hz, 1H),8.74 (d, J=0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (m, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.16 (d, J=4.0 Hz,1H), 4.76 (m, 1H), 3.56 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 4H), 2.78 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H),2.56-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.42 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 4H), 1.36 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS:M+1 429.47.

Synthesis of Compound 148

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(4-(3-(3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)pyrrolidin-3-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol and1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.50 (s, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H),8.18 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (m,3H),7.17 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.2 (d, J=4 Hz, 1H), 4.78 (m, 1H), 4.62 (d,J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (br. s, 1H), 2.86 (m, 3H), 2.62 (m, 3H), 2.48 (br.s, 1H), 2.35 (m, 2H), 1.95 (m, 1H), 1.52 (m, 1H), 1.38 (d, J=6.4, 3H).LCMS: M+1, 429.46.

Synthesis of Compound 149

To a solution of (R)-1-(3-bromophenyl)ethanol (2.0 g, 10 mmol) in 30 mLof dioxane were added bis(pinacolato)diboron (2 eq. 5.1 g) and potassiumacetate (2.94 g, 3 eq.). It was degassed and flushed with argon.(1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloro palladium(II)dichloromethane adduct (0.4 g, 0.05 eq.) was added. The mixture washeated in 80° C. oil bath under Ar for 18 h, cooled to RT, quenched withwater and extracted with EtOAc (2×). The combined organic layer waswashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated. Biotagepurification with 5-50% EtOAc in hexane to give((R)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol(2.38 g 96%).

In an analogous manner,(S)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol wassynthesized from (S)-1-(3-bromophenyl)ethanol.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(R)-1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand(R)-1-[3-(4,4,5.5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.40 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.79(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.08(d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.16 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.12 (s,2H), 2.65 (s, 2H), 2.42 (s, 4H), 1.49 (s, 4H), 1.37 (s, 2H), 1.36 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS: M+1, 443.43.

Synthesis of Compound 150

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(4-(3-(3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-3-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-3-ol and1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.44 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.01-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.77 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (dt, J=7.7, 3.7 Hz, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),5.17 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (dt, J=10.6, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (s, 1H),3.45 (br. s, 1H), 2.91 (br. s, 1H), 2.77 (s, 4H), 2.55 (s, 2H),1.93-1.53 (m, 3H), 1.35 (m, 2H), 1.36 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H). LCMS: M+1,443.62.

Synthesis of Compound 151

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(4-(3-(3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-4-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-4-ol and1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.44 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.80-7.72 (m,2H), 7.36 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 5.16 (d, J=4.0 Hz,1H), 4.81-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dt, J=9.0, 4.7 Hz,1H), 2.76 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 4H), 2.50 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 2.04 (t, J=10.9 Hz,2H), 1.69 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 2H), 1.35 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 5H). LCMS: M+1, 443.19.

Synthesis of Compound 152

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(R)-1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand(R)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.39 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9, 1.5 Hz, 1H),7.79 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.16-7.05 (m, 2H), 5.17 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.81-4.66 (m, 1H), 2.68 (br.s, 2H), 2.4 (br. s, 4H), 1.48 (br. s, 4H), 1.35 (br. s, 2H), 1.36 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 3H), 0.93 (s, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 469.37.

Synthesis of Compound 153

To a solution of 1-(3-bromophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone (0.75 g, 3mmol) in 15 mL of toluene at 0° C. was added LiHMDS (1.0 M, 3.3 mL, 1.1eq.) dropwise. After the addition, the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 30 min The mixture was cooled back to 0° C., andBH₃-SMe₂(2 M, 3 mL, 2 eq.) was added. After addition, it was stirred atroom temperature for 1 h. The mixture was cooled back to 0° C. again,and 2N NaOH (4.5 mL, 3 eq.) was added. It was stirred at roomtemperature for 1.5 h. It was partitioned between EtOAc and water. Theorganic layer was washed with water, brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. The intermediate,1-(3-bromophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanamine (0.68 g) was carried on asis.

To a mixture of 1-(3-bromophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanamine (0.68 g, 2.7mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (0.88 mmol, 3.5 mmol), potassium acetate(0.55 g, 5.4 mmol) was added Pd(dppf)Cl2-DCM (0.12 g, 0.15 mmol) wasadded dioxane (7 mL) and the mixture was heated for 6 h. The mixture wascooled then partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organiclayer was washed with brine, dried (Na2SO4), concentrated then prifiedby chromatgraphy to obtain2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanamine(0.64 g, 70% over two steps).

In an analogous manner,2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanaminewas obtained from 1-(4-bromophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanaminewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanamine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.41 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.32-8.08 (m, 2H), 7.79 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (t,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 4.50 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.66 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.47 (s,4H), 1.48 (br. s. 4H), 1.36 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 2H). LCMS: M+1, 496.36.

Synthesis of Compound 154

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(40 mg, 0.103 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(41 mg, 0.124 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (10 mg, 15% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.72 (s,1H), 9.60 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.78-8.74 (m, 1H),8.61 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.12 (m, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.2,6.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 4.43-4.34 (m, 2H), 3.63 (s,4H), 3.15 (s, 2H), 2.12-1.82 (m, 4H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray+ve), m/z 514.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.880 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 155

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(4-(3-(3-((R)-1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)pyrrolidin-3-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol and(10-1-[3-(4.4,5,5-tetramethyl-[1,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.44 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.77(d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.41-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (d,J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.82-4.72 (m, 1H), 4.69 (s, 1H), 4.17 (s, 1H), 2.76 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.5 (br. s, 1H), 2.38 (s, 1H), 1.95 (dq,J=14.4, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 1.52 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 1H), 1.36 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).LCMS: M+1, 429.36.

Synthesis of Compound 156

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(R)-1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (R)-1-[3-(4,4,5 amet [1,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.44 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 7.36 (dd, J=8.1, 6.5 Hz, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (d,J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (p, J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 2.79 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (s,2H), 2.47 (s, 4H), 1.66 (s, 4H), 1.36 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS: M+1,413.32.

Synthesis of Compound 157

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(1-(4-(3-(3-((R)-1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-3-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-3-ol and(R)-1-[3-(4,4.5,5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.44 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.01-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.77 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (dt, J=7.7, 3.7 Hz, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),5.17 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (dt, J=10.6, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (s, 1H),3.45 (br. s, 1H), 2.91 (br. s, 1H), 2.77 (s, 4H), 2.55 (s, 2H),1.93-1.53 (m, 3H), 1.35 (m, 2H), 1.36 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H). LCMS: M+1,443.62.

Synthesis of Compound 158

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(R)-1-(3-(6-(4-(2-morpholinoethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)morpholine and(R)-1-[3-(4.4,5,5-tetra methyl-[1,3.2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.45 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.04 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.74 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.01-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.77 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (m, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (d, J=4.0 Hz,1H), 4.76 (dd, J=6.6, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 3.56 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 4H), 2.78 (t,J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 2.53 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 2.42 (s, 4H), 1.36 (d, J=6.5 Hz,3H). LCMS: M+1, 429.47.

Synthesis of Compound 159

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(R)-1-(4-(3-(3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-4-olwas obtained from1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperidin-4-ol and(R)-1-[3,4,4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]ethanol.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.44 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.1Hz, 2H), 7.37 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 3H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (d, J=4.1Hz, 1H), 4.76 (q, J=5.5, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 3.51-3.32(m, 1H), 2.76 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 4H), 2.50 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 2.05 (t, J=10.8Hz, 2H), 1.69 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 5H). LCMS:; M+1,443.19

Synthesis of Compound 160

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(R)-1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand(R)-1-[3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxaboroian-2-yl)phenyl]ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.40 (s, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.73(s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=7.9, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=7.6 Hz,2H), 7.37 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=7.7 Hz,2H), 5.18 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (dt, J=6.4, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (t,J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.83 (br. s, 2H), 2.56 (br. s, 4H), 1.69 (m, 4H), 1.37(d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS: M+1, 429.26.

Synthesis of Compound 161

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(R)-1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanamine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.43 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.04 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.15 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.45 (t, J=7.7Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.12-7.05 (m, 2H), 4.51 (br, s, 1H),4.13 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.81 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.53 (m, 4H), 1.68 (m,4H). LCMS: M+1, 482.14.

Synthesis of Compound 162

To a solution of 1-bromonaphthalene (1.4 mL, 10 mmol) in 5 mL ofchloroform at salt-ice bath (−5° C.) was added chlorosulfonic acid (1.66mL, 2.5 eq.) dropwise at a rate that kept the internal temperature <5°C. over 10 min. The resulting mixture was stirred in the salt-ice bathfor 0.5 h, at RT for 1 h. TLC indicated the complete conversion. Thereaction mixture was poured into crushed ice, extracted withdichloromethane (2×). The organic layer was then washed with brine,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to obtain4-bromonaphthalene-1-sulfonyl chloride (1.4 g, 47%).

4-bromonaphthalene-1-sulfonyl chloride (1.4 g, 4.58 mmol) was suspendedin 10 mL of dichloromethane. To it was added 5 mL of ammonium hydroxide(aq.). The mixture was stirred at room temperature. After 10 min, thesuspension turned to a solution, and then became a suspension again. Itwas stirred for 2 h. TLC indicated that the starting material wasconsumed. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and 5% MeOH indichloromethane. The organic layer was separated, washed with brine,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. Biotage purification (5-20% ethylacetate in dichlormethane) afforded 4-bromonaphthalene-1-sulfonamide,(0.36 g, 27%).

To a solution of 4-bromonaphthalene-1-sulfonamide (0.36 g, 1.25 mmol) in8 mL of dioxane were added bis(pinacolato)diboron (2 eq. 0.64 g) andpotassium acetate (0.37 g, 3 eq.). It was degassed and flushed withargon. Catalyst(1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II)dichloromethane adduct (0.05 g, 0.05 eq.). The mixture was heated in 80°C. oil bath under Ar for 18 h. After TLC indicated it was done, it wascooled to RT, quenched with water and extracted with EtOAc (2×). Thecombined organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated. Biotage purification with 5-20% EtOAc in dichloromethaneand tritriation with EtOAc gave 0.24 g of the desired product,4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,in 57% yield.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanaminewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxabororan-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl)ethanamine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.51 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.72 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (m, 1H), 7.07 (m, 2H), 5.51 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.15(t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.85 (s, 2H), 2.62 (d, J=39.1 Hz, 6H), 1.77 (m, 4H).LCMS: M+1, 532.17.

Synthesis of Compound 163

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,6-(4-(2-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid after 16 h of heating thatresulted in oxidation of the pyrrolidine ring.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.50 (s, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.93(s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.68 (m, 4H), 7.10(d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.67 (s, 2H), 5.98 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 4.26 (s, 2H),3.26 (s, 3H), 1.22 (s, 2H), 1.10 (m, 2H), 0.96 (m, 2H). LCMS: M+1,485.11.

Synthesis of Compound 164

Prepared from 1-(4-bromobenzyl)pyrrolidine (305 mg, 1.27 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(327 mg, 1.33 mmol) in an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine toprovide 6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(225 mg, 64% yield). LC/MS (Method A): (electrospray +ve), m/z 279.2(MH)⁺, t_(R)=2.323 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Prepared from6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (225 mg,0.808 mmol) and bromine (46 μL, 0.889 mmol) in an analogous manner to2-((5-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamineto provide3-bromo-6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(240 mg, 83% yield).

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (35mg, 0.098 mmol) and (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid (24 mg, 0.118mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (12 mg, 22% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.84 (s,1H), 9.66 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.21 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.80(td, J=1.8, 0.5 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (ddd, J=7.7, 1.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (td, J=7.8, 0.5Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 4.44 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.46-3.38 (m,2H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.21-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.13-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.82 (m,2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 433.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.967min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 165

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (35mg, 0.098 mmol) and (3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)boronic acid (20 mg, 0.118mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide1-(3-(6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol,as a TFA salt (4 mg, 8% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.83 (s,1H), 9.59 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.13 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.17(t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.06-7.98 (m, 3H), 7.68 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (t,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (dt, J=7.7, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H),4.84-4.73 (m, 1H), 4.44 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.47-3.37 (m, 2H), 3.20-3.05(m, 2H), 2.11-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.81 (m, 2H), 1.39 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H);LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 399.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.044 min,UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 166

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (35mg, 0.098 mmol) and4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide(39 mg, 0.118 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide4-(6-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide,as a TFA salt (9 mg, 15% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.85 (s,1H), 9.72 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (ddd, J=8.7,1.3, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.13 (m,1H), 8.03 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.61 (m, 6H),4.44 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.49-3.37 (m, 2H), 3.20-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.11-2.00(m, 2H), 1.95-1.78 (m, 2H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z484.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=3.910 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 167

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand 1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.41 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.74(s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),7.38 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H),5.18 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 2.78 (s, 2H), 2.48 (s,4H), 1.65 (s, 4H), 1.37 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H), 0.92 (s, 4H). LCMS: M+1,455.13.

Synthesis of Compound 168

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained tert-butyl4-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperazine-1-carboxylateand 1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanolfollowed by treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.40 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.84-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.06(m, 2H), 5.18 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (q, J=5.4, 4.5 Hz, 1H), 2.85 (t,J=5.0 Hz, 4H), 2.67 (s, J=15.3 Hz, 2H), 2.54 (s, 4H), 1.38 (d, J=6.4 Hz,3H), 0.90 (m, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 470.27.

Synthesis of Compound 169

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(1-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained tert-butyl4-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperazine-1-carboxylateand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid followed by treatment withTFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.48 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.93 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 7.85-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.72 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (dd, J=8.9, 2.3 Hz,2H), 3.26 (m, 4H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 2.73 (s, 2H), 2.52 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 4H),1.02-0.78 (m, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 504.14.

Synthesis of Compound 170

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(1-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.47 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.53-8.41 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.76(m, 3H), 7.72 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 3.26 (s, 4H),2.72 (br. s, 4H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.66 (s, 4H), 0.93 (s, 4H). LCMS: M+1,489.37.

Synthesis of Compound 171

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)piperazine-1-carboxylateand 1- [3-(4,4.5 ,5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]ethanolfollowed by treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (DMSO-d6, 400 MHz): δ 9.45 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.04 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dt, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H),7.83-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.31 (m, 3H), 7.23 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 5.18 (d,J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.86-4.69 (m, 1H), 2.78 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 2.68 (t, J=4.8Hz, 4H), 2.51 (br. s, 2H), 2.36 (br. s, 4H), 1.37 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).LCMS: M+1, 428.22.

Synthesis of Compound 172

Prepared from 1-bromo-3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (200mg, 0.660 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1-naphthonitrile toprovide4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolaneas a brown oil which was used crude without further purification.

Prepared from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(30 mg, 0.078 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(54 mg, 0.156 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamideto provide3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (7 mg, 14% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.64 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.26 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.25 (s, 1H), 9.17 (s, 1H),9.07-9.04 (m, 1H), 8.92 (td, J=1.7, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (td, J=1.7, 0.8Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=12.0Hz, 2H), 3.42 (s, 3H), 3.40-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.13-3.02 (m, 2H), 2.95 (q,J=10.7 Hz, 2H), 1.87 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 2H), 1.79-1.59 (m, 3H), 1.50-1.34(m, 1H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray +ve), m/z 529.2 (MH)⁺,t_(R)=4.670 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compounds 173

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-((1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)pyrrolidin-3-olwas obtained from1-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)pyrrolidin-3-oland (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.47 (s, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.91(s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.71(t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.67 (s, 2H),2.42 (s, 4H), 1.45 (br. s. 4H), 1.32 (br. s. 2H), 0.90 (s, 4H). LCMS:M+1, 503.71; 2M+1, 1005.12.

Synthesis of Compounds 174

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-((1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperidin-4-olwas obtained from1-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperidin-4-oland 1-[3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-[1,3,2]dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl]ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.40 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dt, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H),7.82-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.37 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.06(m, 2H), 5.18 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (dt, J=10.6, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (s,1H), 3.39 (m, 1H), 2.77 (s, 2H), 2.68 (s, 1H), 2.12 (br. s, 2H), 1.66(br. s, 2H), 1.29 (br. s, 2H), 0.90 (m, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 485.20.

Synthesis of Compounds 175

(1-(4-(3-Bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol(17, 400 mg, 1.1 mmol) and 3-(methylsulfonyl)phenylboronic acid (267 mg,1.2 eq.) were stirred in 15 ml of dioxane and 2M K₂CO₃ (aq., 3.3 mL, 6eq.). After the mixture was degassed and flushed with Ar (2×), thecatalyst (Pd(PPh₃)₄, 127 mg, 0.1 eq.) was added. The resulting mixturewas heated for 4.5h at 95° C. After TLC indicated it was completed, itwas cooled. The volatiles were removed under vacuo and the residue waspurification on a biotage column with 2-10% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂to give(1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol(361 mg) after concentration and trituation with ethyl ether. LCMS: M+1,436.03

To a solution of(1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methanol(21, 0.2 g, 0.46 mmol) in 5 mL of pyridine at 0° C. was addedmethanesulfonyl chloride (1.5 eq. 0.054 mL) dropwise. The resultingmixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and was completed by TLC. It wasquenched with water, then 1N HCl, and diluted with CH₂Cl₂. The organiclayer was separated, washed with sodium bicarbonate (sat.), brine, driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give(1-(4-(3-(3-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methylmethanesulfonate (230 mg). It was used without further purification.LCMS: M+1, 514.02

(1-(4-(3-(3-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methylmethanesulfonate (30 mg, 0.06 mmol), 3-fluoroazetidine hydrochloride (28mg, 4 eq.), Cs₂CO₃ (0.16 g, 8 eq.), and sodium iodide (36 mg, 4 eq.)were combined in 1.6 mL of DMF. The mixture was heated at 90° C.overnight. The reaction was cooled. Concentrated and purified usingpreparative TLC (40/50/10 of EtOAc/Hexane/CH₂Cl₂) to provide6-(4-(1-((3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinehydrochloride (11 mg).

1H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d₄) δ 9.13 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=2.2Hz, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.46 (dt, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz,1H), 7.82 (dt, J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.23-7.14 (m, 2H),5.11 (dp, J=57.5, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.82-3.61 (m, 2H), 3.37-3.23 (m, 2H),2.95 (s, 2H), 1.05-0.88 (m, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 493.15.

Synthesis of Compounds 176

In an analogous manner to provide provide6-(4-(1-((3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinehydrochloride was obtained6-(4-(1-((3,3-difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 9.14 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.87-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=8.3, 6.7 Hz, 3H), 7.28-7.09 (m, 2H), 3.68(dd, J=12.8, 11.3 Hz, 4H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.01 (s, 2H), 1.09-0.92 (m,4H).

Synthesis of Compounds 177

In an analogous manner to provide provide6-(4-(1-((3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinehydrochloride was obtained1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(morpholinomethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 9.14 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.87-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=8.3, 6.7 Hz, 3H), 7.28-7.09 (m, 2H), 3.68(dd, J=12.8, 11.3 Hz, 4H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.01 (s, 2H), 1.09-0.92 (m,4H). LCMS: M+1, 511.35.

Synthesis of Compounds 178

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,6-(4-(2-(2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7yl)ethyl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinewas obtained from tert-butyl7-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenethyl)-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonane-2-carboxylateand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid followed by treatment withTFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.15 (br. s, 1H), 9.51 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),9.12 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (br. s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=1.8Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dt, J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.79 (dt,J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.08 (m, 2H), 3.72 (dt,J=12.6, 6.2 Hz, 4H), 3.53 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 4H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.01 (q,J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 2.17 (d, J=14.1 Hz, 2H), 2.04 (t, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 1.39(d, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.12 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 2H). LCMS: M+1, 544.49.

Synthesis of Compounds 179

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,4-((1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)morpholinewas obtained from4-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)morpholineand (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.47 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dt, J=7.6, 1.5 Hz, 1H),7.84-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.72 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.10 (m, 2H), 3.54 (dd,J=5.6, 3.4 Hz, 4H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.71 (s, 2H), 2.52 (s, 4H), 0.93 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 505.39.

Synthesis of Compounds 180

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-((1-(4-(3-(3-(1-amino-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperidin-4-olwas obtained from1-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperidin-4-oland12,2-trifluoro-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanamine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.42 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.45 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 4.49 (br. s, 2H), 3.38 (s, 1H), 2.79 (s, 2H), 2.68 (s, 2H),2.54 (s, 1H), 2.12 (s, 2H), 1.66 (s, 2H), 1.34 (s, 2H), 0.90 (d, J=11.4Hz, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 538.22.

Synthesis of Compounds 181

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(morpholinomethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanaminewas obtained from4-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)morpholineand2,2,2-triifluoro-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanamine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.42 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.25-8.14 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (t,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.53 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 3.55 (s, 4H), 2.71 (s, 2H), 2.45 (s, 4H), 0.93 (d, J=9.3Hz, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 524.23.

Synthesis of Compounds 182

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-((1-(4-(3-(3-(1-amino-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenyl)pyrazolopyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)pyrrolidin-3-ol was obtainedfrom1-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)pyrrolidin-3-oland2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanamine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.42 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.45 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 4.62 (br. s, 1H), 4.50 (br. s, 1H), 4.15 (br. s, 1H), 2.77 (br.s, 3H), 2.53 (br. s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 1H), 1.95 (m, 1H), 1.49 (br. s, 1H),0.91 (s, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 524.15.

Synthesis of Compounds 183

In an analogous manner to provide6-(4-(1-((3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinehydrochloride was obtained6-(4-(1-(7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-7-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.52 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.41 (br. s. 1H),9.13 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.77 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dt,J=7.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.79 (dt, J=7.9, 1.4 Hz, 2H),7.26-7.14 (m, 2H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 3.49 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.26 (s, 3H),2.01 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 1.79 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 2H), 1.71-1.59 (m, 4H), 1.21(m, 2H), 1.15 (m, 2H). LCMS: M+1, 515.20.

Synthesis of Compounds 184

In an analogous manner to provide provide6-(4-(1-((3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinehydrochloride was obtained6-(4-(1-(2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.15 (br. s, 1H), 9.51 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),9.12 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (br. s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=1.8Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dt, J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.79 (dt,J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.08 (m, 2H), 3.72 (dt,J=12.6, 6.2 Hz, 4H), 3.53 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 4H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.01 (q,J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 2.17 (d, J=14.1 Hz, 2H), 2.04 (t, J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 1.39(d, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.12 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 2H). LCMS: M+1, 544.49.

Synthesis of Compounds 185

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(3R)-1-((1-(4-(3-(3-(1-amino-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)-3-methylpyrrolidin-3-olwas obtained from(R)-1-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)-3-methylpyrrolidin-3-oland (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 9.8-10 (br.s, 1H), 9.51 (s, 1H), 9.12 (s,1H),8.93 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8 Hz,2H), 7.7-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.16 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 5.3 (br. d, 0.5H), 4.8 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 0.5H), 3.6 (br. s, 2H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.04 (br. s, 2H), 1.8(br. s, 4H), 1.25 (d, J=8 Hz, 3H), 1.08-1.22 (br. m, 4H). LCMS: M+1,519.33.

Synthesis of Compounds 186

In an analogous manner to provide provide6-(4-(1-((3,3-Difluoroazetidin-1-yl)methyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinehydrochloride was obtained1-((1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperidin-3-ol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.48 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.76 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dt, J=7.8, 1.5 Hz, 1H),7.85-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.72 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 4.87(dd, J=18.5, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (br. s, 1H), 3.46-3.32 (m, 2H), 3.26 (s,3H), 3.16-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.18(m, 2H), 0.94 (m, 4H). LCMS: Purity, M+1, 519.21.

Synthesis of Compound 187

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl (1-(4-bromophenyl)ethyl)carbamate was converted intotert-butyl (1-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamate wasobtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethanaminewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamateafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.54 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.81-8.75 (m, 1H), 8.54-8.46 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.76 (m,3H), 7.74 (td, J=7.7, 0.5 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.44 (m, 2H), 4.06 (q, J=6.6 Hz,1H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.13 (s, 2H), 1.29 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 188

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,1-(3-(6-(4-(1-aminoethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamateafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.48 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 8.06-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.91-7.79 (m, 2H),7.58-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.40 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.21 (m, 1H), 5.20 (s,1H), 4.79 (q, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 2.88 (s, 2H), 1.39(d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H), 1.31 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 189

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,4-(6-(4-(1-aminoethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)ethyl)carbamateafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.60 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.77 (dt, J=8.5, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),8.16 (dd, J=8.3, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.73 (ddd, J=8.5, 6.8,1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.43 (m, 2H), 4.06 (q, J=6.6 Hz,1H), 1.29 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

Synthesis of Compound 190

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl (1-(4-bromophenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamate was converted intotert-butyl(1-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropanaminewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamateafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.54 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.78 (dt, J=1.8, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.53-8.46 (m, 1H),7.85-7.69 (m, 4H), 7.50-7.42 (m, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 2H),1.10-0.94 (m, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 191

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamateand

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,1-(3-(6-(4-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(3-(1-hydroxyethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamateafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.48 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 8.06-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.77 (m, 2H),7.52-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.40 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (dt, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H),5.19 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.73 (m, 1H), 3.32 (s, 2H), 1.39 (d, J=6.5Hz, 3H), 1.09-0.96 (m, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 192

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl(1444344-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,4-(6-(4-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclopropyl)carbamateafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.60 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.82-8.74 (m, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.23-8.11(m, 1H), 7.85-7.64 (m, 4H), 7.62 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H),7.50-7.42 (m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 1H), 1.10-0.94 (m, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 193

Prepared from (3R,5S)-tert-butyl4-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3,5-dimethylpiperazine-1-carboxylate(30 mg, 0.062 mmol) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(43 mg, 0.123 mmol) in an analogous manner to4-(6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthonitrileto provide6-(4-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,as a TFA salt (16 mg, 40% yield). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.63 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.27 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 9.05 (dt, J=2.0,1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.99-8.83 (m, 3H), 8.08 (td, J=1.6, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.44-3.35 (m, 7H), 2.87 (q,J=10.5 Hz, 2H), 0.83 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H); LC/MS (Method B): (electrospray+ve), m/z 530.2 (MH)⁺, t_(R)=4.542 min, UV₂₅₄=100%.

Synthesis of Compound 194

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-((1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperidin-4-olwas obtained1-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)piperidin-4-oland (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.48 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dt, J=7.7, 1.4 Hz, 1H),7.87-7.76 (m, 3H), 7.72 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.49(br. s, 1H), 3.39 (br. s, 1H), 3.27 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 3H), 2.74 (m, 4H),2.11 (br. s, 2H), 1.67 (br. s, 2H), 1.36 (br. s, 2H), 0.92 (br. s, 4H).LCMS: M+1, 519.52.

Synthesis of Compound 195

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,1-((1-(4-(3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)pyrrolidin-3-olwas obtained1-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)pyrrolidin-3-oland (3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)boronic acid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.47 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.92 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 7.80 (dd, J=10.2, 7.9 Hz, 3H), 7.72 (td, J=7.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.14(dd, J=8.5, 2.3 Hz, 2H), 4.58 (d, J=42.9 Hz, 1H), 4.15 (s, 1H), 3.26 (s,3H), 2.78 (br. s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 1H), 2.35 (s, 1H), 1.93 (dq, J=13.7, 6.9Hz, 1H), 1.49 (s, 1H), 0.91 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 505.48.

Synthesis of Compound 196

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(S)-1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-7-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from6-(4-(1-(7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-7-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)-3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand(S)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.40 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.73 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dt, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz, 1H),7.78 (dd, J=9.7, 7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.18-7.12 (m, 2H), 5.18 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.69 (m, 1H), 3.28(s, 2H), 2.68 (br. s, 2H), 1.54 (br. s, 4H), 1.37 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),1.20 (br. s, 4H), 0.91 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 481.46.

Synthesis of Compound 197

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(S)-1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonan-7-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from tert-butyl7-((1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)cyclopropyl)methyl)-2,7-diazaspiro[3.5]nonane-2-carboxylateand(S)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 10.37 (s, 1H), 9.45 (s, 1H), 9.17 (s, 2H),9.07 (s, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 7.86 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 7.19-7.08 (m, 2H), 4.76 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (dt, J=13.0, 6.0Hz, 4H), 3.53 (m, J=5.4 Hz, 4H), 3.01 (q, J=11.7 Hz, 2H), 2.23-1.98 (m,4H), 1.42 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.37 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.11 (q, J=5.7 Hz,2H). LCMS: M+1, 510.27.

Synthesis of Compound 198

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(S)-1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand(S)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.41 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.74(d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.04-7.96 (m, 2H), 7.79 (d,J=9.8 Hz, 3H), 7.38 (td, J=7.7, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.14(dd, J=8.8, 2.3 Hz, 2H), 5.18 (d, J=3.9 Hz, 1H), 4.81-4.71 (m, 1H), 3.28(br. s, 2H), 3.29 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 3H), 2.82 (br. s, 2H), 2.5 (br. s, 2H),1.68 (s, 4H), 1.37 (dd, J=6.6, 2.1 Hz, 2H), 0.95 (s, 4H). LCMS: M+1,455.20.

Synthesis of Compound 199

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(S)-1-(3-(6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand(S)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.40 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.04-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.79 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.18 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.62 (m, 1H), 2.70 (s, 2H),2.45 (s, 4H), 1.46 (q, J=5.6 Hz, 4H), 1.39 (m, 2H), 1.37 (d, J=5.8 Hz,3H), 0.91 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 4H). LCMS: M+1, 469.13.

Synthesis of Compound 200

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(S)-1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(pyrrolidin-1yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand(S)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.78 (br. s. 1H), 9.44 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),9.05 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.86 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.18 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (t, J=5.5 Hz,1H), 4.37 (s, 2H), 3.60 (s, 4H), 3.13 (s, 2H), 1.95 (m, 4H), 1.37 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS: M+1, 429.40.

Synthesis of Compound 201

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,(S)-1-(3-(6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)phenyl)ethanolwas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand(S)-1-(3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenyl)ethanol.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.41 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.73 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.85-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.37 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.09(dd, J=9.1, 2.4 Hz, 2H), 5.18 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (q, J=6.4 Hz,J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (s, 2H), 2.66 (s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 4H), 1.49 (s, 4H),1.37 (dd, J=6.4, 2.5 Hz, 5H). LCMS: M+1, 443.43.

Synthesis of Compound 203

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl (3-(4-bromophenyl)oxetan-3-yl)carbamate was converted intotert-butyl(3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)oxetan-3-yl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl(3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)oxetan-3-yl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)oxetan-3-yl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl(3-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)oxetan-3-yl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)oxetan-3-yl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,4-(6-(4-(3-aminooxetan-3-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained from tert-butyl(3-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)oxetan-3-yl)carbamateafter treatment with TFA and reverse phase purification.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.72 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.76 (dt, J=8.6, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (s, 3H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (dt, J=8.4, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.07-7.98 (m, 2H),7.86-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.71 (s, 3H), 7.77-7.60 (m, 3H), 4.99 (m, 4H).

Synthesis of Compound 204

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl (1-(4-bromophenyl)cyclobutyl)carbamate was convertedtert-butyl(1-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclobutyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclobutyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclobutyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclobutyl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclobutyl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,4-(6-(4-(1-aminocyclobutyl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyOcyclobutyl)carbamateafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.72 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.76 (dt, J=8.6, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (s, 3H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (dt, J=8.4, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.07-7.98 (m, 2H),7.86-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.71 (s, 3H), 7.77-7.60 (m, 3H), 3.39 (s, 1H),2.72-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.31-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.76 (m, 1H), 1.09 (s, 1H).

Synthesis of Compound 205

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl (2-(4-bromophenyl)propan-2-yl)carbamate was converted intotert-butyl(2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinetert-butyl(2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)carbamatewas obtained from tert-butyl(2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)carbamate.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,4-(6-(4-(2-aminopropan-2-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained from tert-butyl(1-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)cyclobuty0carbamateafter treatment with TFA.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.71 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.76 (dt, J=8.6, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 4H), 8.23 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.12 (m, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.85-7.68 (m,4H), 7.71 (s, 3H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 1.69 (s, 6H).

Synthesis of Compound 206

To a solution of 4-bromophenol (5.0 g, 0.028 mol) in DMF (30 mL) wasadded Cs₂CO₃ (20 g, 2.2 eq.), followed by ethyl2-bromo-2,2-difluoroacetate (6.3 g, 1.1 eq.). The mixture was stirred atRT overnight. It was quenched with water and extracted with EtOAc (2×).The organic layer was washed with was washed with water (2×), brine,dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The residue was purified on a biotagecolumn with 2-10% EtOAc in hexane to give 0.98 g of ethyl2-(4-bromophenoxy)-2,2-difluoroacetate (28) in 12% yield.

To a suspension of LAH (0.27 g, 2.2 eq.) in THF (10 mL) at 0° C. wasadded ethyl 2-(4-bromophenoxy)-2,2-difluoroacetate (0.95 g, 3.22 mmol)in 5 mL of THF. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. TLC indicatedthe completion. The reaction was quenched with 0.27 mL of water, 0.27 mLof 15% NaOH (aq.) and 0.51 mL of water. It was diluted with EtOAc. MaSO₄was added and stirred. The suspension was then filtered through celiteand the filtrate was concentrated to give 0.8 g of2-(4-bromophenoxy)-2,2-difluoroethanol in >99% yield.

2-(4-Bromophenoxy)-2,2-difluoroethanol (0.36 g, 1.4 mmol) and6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine(15, 0.42 g, 1.2 eq.) were stirred in 10 ml of dioxane and 2M K₂CO₃(aq., 4.3 mL, 6 eq.). After the mixture was degassed and flushed with Ar(2×), the catalyst (Pd(PPh₃)₄, 82 mg, 0.05 eq.) was added. The resultingmixture was heated for 3h at 95° C. After TLC indicated it wascompleted, it was cooled. It was quenched with water and extracted withEtOAc. The organic layer was washed with water (2×), brine, dried(Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The residue was purified on a biotage columnwith 2-10% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂to give 340 mg of2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)ethanol (82%yield).

To a solution of2,2-difluoro-2-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)ethanol (0.3 g,1.03 mmol) in THF (12 mL) at 0° C. was added NBS (0.19 g, 1.05 eq.)portion wise slowly. The resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10min and was allowed to warm to RT over 1 h, then was stirred at RT for0.5h. After TLC indicated it was done, the mixture was partitionedbetween EtOAc and 2M K₂CO₃ (aq.). The organic layer was separated,washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to give 0.38 g of2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)-2,2-difluoroethanolin 88% yield.

To a solution of2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)-2,2-difluoroethanol(0.38 g, 1.03 mmol) in 5 mL of pyridine at 0° C. was addedmethanesulfonyl chloride (1.5 eq. 0.12 mL) dropwise. The resultingmixture was stirred at RT for 1 h and was completed by TLC. It wasquenched with water, then 1N HCl, and diluted with CH₂Cl₂. The organiclayer was separated, washed with sodium bicarbonate (sat.), brine, driedover Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give 460 mg of2-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)-2,2-difluoroethylmethanesulfonate (>99%). It was used without further purification.

2-(4-(3-Bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenoxy)-2,2-difluoroethylmethanesulfonate (0.46 g, 1.03 mmol) was dissolved in 10 mL of DMF and10 mL of piperidine. To it were added diisopropylethylamine (0.90 ml, 5eq.) and catalytical amount of sodium iodide. The resulting mixture weredivided in 4 batches and were heated in microwave oven at 150° C. for 30min. The combined mixture was quenched with water. The product wasextracted with EtOAc (2×). The organic layer was washed with water,brine and dried (Na₂SO₄). Biotage purification with 5-35% EtOAc inhexane gave 0.20 g of3-bromo-6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinein 44% yield.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,4-(6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1,1-difluoro-2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.63 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.74 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.14(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.66(m, 3H), 7.62 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H),3.08 (t, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 2.62 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 4H), 1.51 (m, 4H), 1.38 (m,2H). LCMS: M+1, 564.32.

Synthesis of Compound 207

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,4-(6-(4-(1-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.55 (s, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=8Hz, 1H), 8.59 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),7.83 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.75 (m, 1H), 7.70, (s, 2H), 7.64 (m, 1H), 7.17(d, J=8, 2H), 2.85 (br. s, 2H), 2.66 (br. s, 4H), 1.76 (s, 4H), 0.99 (s,4H). LCMS:

M+1, 540.38.

Synthesis of Compound 208

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,4-(6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained from3-bromo-6-(4-(1-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)cyclopropoxy)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidineand4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamide.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.53 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (s, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.15(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (dd, J=8.0, 2.1 Hz, 3H), 7.76-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.68(s, 2H), 7.61 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 2.68 (s, 2H),2.44 (s, 4H), 1.46 (br.s, 4H), 1.34 (br.s, 2H), 0.91 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 4H).LCMS: M+1, 554.36.

Synthesis of Compound 209

In an analogous manner to6-(6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine,tert-butyl3-(4-bromophenyl)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)azetidine-1-carboxylatewas converted into tert-butyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner to3-bromo-6-(6-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinetert-butyl3-(4-bromophenyl)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)azetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained from tert-butyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(4-(pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner to provide tert-butyl4-(4-(3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)piperazine-1-carboxylate,tert-butyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained from tert-butyl3-(4-(3-bromopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)azetidine-1-carboxylate.

In an analogous manner to obtain4-(6-(4-(piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-1-naphthoicacid. TFA,4-(6-(4-(3-aminoazetidin-3-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)naphthalene-1-sulfonamidewas obtained tert-butyl3-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-(4-(3-(4-sulfamoylnaphthalen-1-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)azetidine-1-carboxylateafter treatment with TFA.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.77 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (s, 3H), 9.09(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (dt, J=8.6, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.19-8.06 (m, 3H), 7.85-7.69 (m, 6H), 7.64 (ddd, J=8.2,6.8, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 4.66 (d, J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 4.54 (d, J=11.8 Hz, 2H).

Example 2 Representative Compounds

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Example 3 Comparison of Compounds Across Multiple Assays

1. Enzymatic assays for 6 ALK kinases in 1536-well plate format.

Six ALK kinase enzyme assays were developed for determination ofcompound activities on ALK1, ALK2, ALK3, ALK4, ALK5 and ALK6. For theassay development, a number of substrates and assay conditions weretested that led to the final optimized assay protocols with good assaywindows with signal to basal (S/B) ratios above 20 fold for all six ALKassays (FIG. 1).

Reagents and Buffer

ALK1 and ALK2-ALK6 were obtained from Life technology (Fredrick, Md.)and CARNA BIOSCIENCES Inc. (Kobe, Japan). Ulight-DNA Topoisomerase 2alpha (Thr-1342) peptide and Europium anti-phospho-DNA Topoisomerase 2alpha (Thr-1342) antibody was from Perkin Elmer Inc. The kinase bufferwas composed of 50 mM HEPES pH7.0, 10 mM MgCl₂, 3 mM MnCl₂, 0.005%Tween-20 and 2 mM DTT. The compound plates and the white solid MB assayplates were purchased from Greiner Bio-one (Monroe, N.C.)

TR-FRET Enzymatic Assays for Six ALKs

The assay was performed in 1536 plate. Briefly, the ALKs enzymatic assaywas initiated by dispense 2.5 μl enzyme in 1× kinase reaction buffer.The assay plate was then added with compounds followed by incubation atroom temperature for 10 minutes. Then 2.5 μl/well substrate was added.The assay plate was incubated at room temperature for 60 minutes and thekinase reaction was stopped by addition of 5 μl/well of 4 nM Eu-anti-phospho-peptide antibody with 12 mM EDTA prepared in 1× detectionbuffer. The assay plate was measured in an EnVision plate reader (PerkinElmer) in the TR-FRET detection mode (excitation at 340 nm and emissionat 665 nm). The compound showed differentiated activities in six ALKkinases (FIG. 2) and in the different ATP concentrations (FIG. 3).

2. HTRF Cell-Based ALK1 and ALK2 Assays in 384-Well Plate Format

We have developed a cell based ALK1 kinase assay and a cell-based ALK2assay. The BAOEC cell line was employed for the measurement of ALK1activity using BMP9 as the agonist. The C2C12 cell line was selected forthe measurement of ALK2 activity using BMP6 as the agonist. The kinasespecificity was defined by the specific cell line and agonist. Thekinase activity was determined by the status of SMD1/5/8 phosphorylationstimulated by the agonist. The HTRF Phospho-SMD1/5/8 (S463/465) kit fromCisbio was used for the measurement of ALK1 or ALK2 activity.

Cells and Reagents:

C2C12 cells and RPMI 1640 medium were obtained from ATCC (Manassas, Va.)and Bovine Aortic endothelial Cells (BAOEC) and epithelial definedgrowth medium were purchased from Genlantis (San Deigo, Calif.). HyCloneFetal Bovine Serum was obtained from GE healthcare life sciences (Logan,Utah). BMP6 and BMP9 were purchased from R&D System. HTRF Phospho-SMAD1(S463/465) assay kit was from CisBio. The compound plates and the whitesolid MB assay plates were purchased from Greiner Bio-one (Monroe,N.C.).

HTRF pSMAD1 Cell Based ALK1 or ALK2 Assay

HTRF optimization experiments were performed in 384 well plate format.C2C12 were grown in T225 flasks in RPMI1640 media supplemented with 10%FBS and BAOEC were sterilely washed with 1× PBS pre-starved with mediumcontaining 0.1% FBS for 20 hours. Pre-starved cells were then plated in384 well plate in the starvation medium (containing in 0.1% FBS). After4 hours, compounds were added to the assay plate and incubated for 30minutes. The assay plate was then added with BMP6 for C2C12 cells orBMP9 for BAOEC cells and incubated for 30 minutes.

HTRF assay was performed to measure the status of SMAD1 phosphorylationafter stimulated with the agonist (Table 3). This HTRF phospho SMAD1cell assay was developed and optimized for the homogenous detection ofphospho SMAD1 levels in cells. Briefly, cell lysis/per well preparedabove was mixed with anti SMAD1-d2 made in detection buffer and Europiumlabeled anti pSMAD 1 (S463/465)-Eu prepared in the detection buffer. Theplate was incubated at room temperature for overnight. The resultingplates were read in the RT-FRET mode (Ex=320, Em1=665, Em2=615 nm) on anEnVision plate reader (PerkinElmer). The concentration-responses of ALKinhibitor in these two assays are shown in FIG. 4.

3. In-cell Western ALM and ALK2 assays in 384-well plate format.

We also optimized cell-based In-cell Western assays for measurements ofALK1 and ALK2 activities that were used to determine compound activitiesin these two kinases. The cell lines and agonists used were same asdescribed in above cell-based HTRF ALK1 and ALK2 assays. The initialcell plating and compound treatment were also same. The main differenceis the detection of phosphorylation status of SMAD1. In t-cell Westernassay, the cells were fixed and phosphorylation status of SMAD1 wasdetected by the ELISA instead of using the HTRF assay kit in aboveassay.

Cells and Reagents:

C2C12 cells and RPMI 1640 medium were obtained from ATCC (Manassas, Va.)and Bovine Aortic endothelial Cells (BAOEC) and epithelial definedgrowth medium were purchased from Genlantis (San Deigo, Calif.). HyCloneFetal Bovine Serum was obtained from GE healthcare life sciences (Logan,Utah). BMP6 and BMP9 were purchased from R&D System (R&D). Anti-P-SMAD1/5/8 rabbit mAb and anti-rabbit IgG, HRP-Linked antibody were purchasedfrom Cell Signaling Technology (Danvers, Mass.). BioFX ChemiluminescentUltra-Sensitive HRP Microwell Substrate ECL Reagent was obtained fromSurModics (Edina, Minn.). The compound plates and the white solid MBassay plates were from Greiner Bio-one (Monroe, N.C.).

In-Cell Western Assay

Similarly as described in above HTRF cell-based assay, this assay wasperformed in 384 well plate format. C2C12 were grown in T225 flasks weresterilely washed with 1× PBS pre-starved with medium containing 0.1% FBSfor 20 hours. Pre-starved cells were then plated in 384 well plate inthe starvation medium (containing in 0.1% FBS). After 4 hours, compounddilutions in DMSO were added to the assay plate and incubated for 30minutes. The assay plate was then added with BMP6 for C2C12 cells orBMP9 for BAOEC cells and incubated for 30 minutes.

ELISA Assay

Cells were fixed with 50 ul ice-cold methanol and incubated for 15 minafter removing the supernatant. The methanol was removed and filled with0.5% glutaraldehyde and incubated at room temperature for 15 min Thecells were washed in the plate washer with PBS and blocked with 2% BSAin PBS for 1 h at room temperature on the rotator. After removing theblocking reagent, the cells were incubated with the anti-p-SMAD1antibody in 2% BSA in PBS for overnight at 4° C. on rotator. The cellswere washed with PBS in the plate washer and incubated with HRPconjugated second antibody in 2% BSA in PBS for 1 hour at roomtemperature. After a cell wash with PBS, ECL detection reagent was addedand the plate was read in the luminesce mode in the ViewLux platereader. The concentration-responses of ALK inhibitor in these two assaysare shown in FIG. 5.

Table 2 highlights the results of these assays. In certain instanceswhere multiple tests were performed for a particular compound in aparticular assay, the data shown in Table 2 represents an average of theindividual results.

Table 3 highlights results of heterogeneous time resolved fluorescence(HTRF) and in-cell Western (ICW) assays for certain compounds.

TABLE 2 Results of an enzyme assay and a cell-based assay for certaincompounds of the invention. Kinase Assay (nM) Cell IC50 (nM) CompoundALK1 ALK2 ALK3 ALK4 ALK5 ALK6 BMP6 TGFb1 1 186 37 984 1742 8,660 100,0002 18 4.5 147 11240 56560 2067 28 331 3 19550 1756 18170 3193 15290 415410 2826 76410 593 10,638 5 45 10 17 17 100,000 100,000 6 31 7 30 268711160 105 21 764 7 1592 226 598 30920 334 283 2926 8 8083 6562 1085020660 2073 5544 9 4 6 42 920 5428 225 11 200 10 5 8 18 1067 9291 34 4353 11 30 7 112 2986 7025 2060 55 645 12 34 8.3 59 2814 21530 260 681241 13 276 38 880 380 6816 14 3059 916 17590 15580 16940 4195 44126 151484 43 1341 30430 17510 12790 170 2,662 16 405 84 4931 73890 74750 89013,467 17 11 5 62 2020 8580 1243 16 434 18 16 5 35 2338 13490 183 11 27019 574 94 1099 4783 151300 9842 44 4,444 20 22 16 240 3962 21690 3705 141547 21 58 19 3466 18990 40700 18760 91 10582 22 4 9.7 34 1360 4656 6472 243 23 9604 5306 33 10758 24 107 30 59 1449 26920 300 333 580 25 75 27123 1209 5341 568 114 2583 26 48 13 391 3038 6110 1909 2,990 1,855 27109 19 224 4031 13530 622 28 133 23 168 113 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TABLE 3 Results of HTRF and ICW assays for certain compounds of theinvention. BMP6 BMP9 Compound BMP4 HTRF HTRF HTRF BMP6 ICW BMP9 ICW 10140 19 44, 20 42, 53, 66, 78, 91, 28, 49, 51 15 1500 18  26 21 >10000490 1500 22 820 47 33 54 240, 300, 170, 160 64 680, 370 82 180 308 1901500, 1000, 1300, 1500, 1800, 360, 960, 2000 83 100 1400, 1200, 1500,1800, 2600, 690, 770, 1600 93 100 230 180 3300, 1400, 3000, 3800, 3600,1200, 1900 103 130 260 14 1400, 560, 1000, 760, 1500, 310, 830 104 230170 71 96, 70 1100, 360, 860 105 9 350 140 1400, 2300, 1200 108 3900 109190, 300 111 850 180, 170 1800 113 360, 220 114 110, 88  115 1500 1172400 123 150, 300, 100 130 129 580, 152 134 270 136 380 137 150, 250 143230 57, 56 152 450 154 290 164 180 165 240 166 220 167 370

All publications and patents cited herein are hereby incorporated byreference in their entirety. In particular, this applicationincorporates by reference PCT Application WO 2014/026042.

Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain usingno more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specificembodiments of the invention described herein. Such equivalents areintended to be encompassed by the following claims.

We claim:
 1. A compound having a structure of Formula I or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug thereof:

wherein X and Y are independently selected from CR¹⁵ and N, preferablyboth N; Z is selected from CR³ and N, preferably CR³, most preferablyCH; Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl ring or a substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl ring; L₁ is absent or selected from substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkyl-heteroalkyl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocyclylalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclylheteroalkyl,and substituted or unsubstituted heteroalkyl; and J and K are bothabsent or, independently for each occurrence, are each CR¹⁶; A is CR¹⁶;B and E are each independently CR¹⁷; if J and K are absent, then G isR¹⁶ and M is R¹⁷; if J and K are not absent, then G is CR¹⁶ and M isCR¹⁷; R³ is selected from H, halogen, cyano, and substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, acylamino, carbamate, sulfonyl,sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido; R⁴ is selected from

and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl or heteroaryl ring; R¹⁵,independently for each occurrence, is selected from H, halogen, cyano,and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acylamino, carbamate, sulfonyl,sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido, preferably H; R¹⁶, independentlyfor each occurrence, is selected from H, OH, halogen, cyano, carboxyl,and substituted or unsubstituted acyl, alkanol, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, ester, alkylamino, aminoalkyl,alkoxy, alkylthio, acyloxy, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido, amidino,sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide; R¹⁷, independently foreach occurrence, is selected from R¹⁶ and —R²², —NH₂, —NHR²², —N(R²²)₂,halogen, —CO₂H, —CO₂R²², —CONH₂, —CONHR²², —CON(R²²)₂, —C(NH₂)═N(OH),—C(NHR²²)═N(OH), —C(N(R²²)₂)═N(OH), —C(NH₂)═NH, —C(NHR²²)═NH,—C(NHR²²)═NR²², —C(N(R²²)₂)═NH, —C(N(R²²)₂)═NR²², —CN, —CH₂CH₂OH,—CH₂OH, —CH₂SO₂NH₂, —CH₂SO₂NHR²², —CH₂SO₂N(R²²)₂, —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NHR²²,—SO₂N(R²²)₂, —NHSO₂R²², —SO₂R²², —CH₂SO₂R²², —CH₂NH₂, —

CH₂NHR²², —CH₂N(R²²)₂, —C(O)R²², —CH(OH)R²², —C(OH)(R²²)₂,—CH(NH₂)(R²²), —CH(NHR²²)(R²²), —CH(N(R²²)₂)(R²²), pyrazol-3-yl,pyrazol-4-yl, and —OR²², provided that at least one R¹⁷ is —R²², —NH₂,—NHR²², —N(R²²)₂, halogen, —CO₂H, —CO₂R²², —CONH₂, —CONHR²², —CON(R²²)₂,—C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NHR²²)═N(OH), —C(N(R²²)₂)═N(OH), —C(NH₂)═NH,—C(NHR²²)═NH, —C(NHR²²)═NR²², —C(N(R²²)₂)═NH, —C(N(R²²)₂)═NR²², —CN,—CH₂CH₂OH, —CH₂OH, —CH₂SO₂NH₂, —CH₂SO₂NHR²², —CH₂SO₂N(R²²)₂, —SO₂NH₂,—SO₂NHR²², —SO₂N(R²²)₂, —NHSO₂R²², —SO₂R²², —CH₂S0₂R²², —CH₂NH₂,—CH₂NHR²², —CH₂N(R²²)₂, —C(O)R²²,

—CH(OH)R²², —C(OH)(R²²)₂, —CH(NH₂)(R²²), —CH(NHR²²)(R²²),—CH(N(R²²)²)(R²²), pyrazol-3-yl, pyrazol-4-yl, or —OR²²; R²¹,independently for each occurrence, is selected from H and substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acyl,sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide, preferably from H and substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, morepreferably from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, and mostpreferably from H and lower alkyl, such as methyl or ethyl; and R²²,independently for each occurrence, is selected from lower alkyl (e.g.,CH₃ or CF₃) and cycloalkyl (preferably cyclopropyl or cyclobutyl). 2.The compound of claim 1, wherein at least one R¹⁷ represents a moietyselected from —R²², —NH₂, —NHR²², halogen, —CO₂H, —CO₂R²², —CONH₂,—CONHR²², —C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NHR²²)═N(OH), —C(NHR²²)═NH, —CN, —CH₂CH₂OH,—CH₂OH, —CH₂SO₂NH₂, —CH₂SO₂NHR²², —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂NHR²², —NHSO₂R²²,—SO₂R²², —CH₂SO₂R²², —CH₂NH₂, —CH₂NHR²², —C(O)R²²,

—CH(OH)R²², —C(OH)(R²²)₂, —CH(NH₂)(R²²), —CH(NHR²²)(R²²), pyrazol-3-yl,or —OR²².
 3. The compound of claim 1 or 2, wherein R²² is methyl, CF₃,ethyl, isopropyl, or cyclopropyl.
 4. The compound of claim 1, wherein atleast one R¹⁷ represents a moiety selected from —CO₂H, —CONH₂, —CH₂OH,—CN, —C(O)CH₃, —CH(OH)CH₃, —C(OH)(CH₃)₂, —C(O)CF₃, —CH(NH₂)CF₃, —SO₂CH₃,—SO₂NH₂ and


5. The compound of any preceding claim, wherein L₁ has a structure

wherein Q is selected from CR¹⁰R¹¹, NR¹², O, S, S(O), and SO₂; R¹⁰ andR¹¹, independently for each occurrence, are selected from H andsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, cyano, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido; R¹² isselected from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide; and n is an integer from0-4, wherein any CH₂ subunit of L₁ is optionally substituted with one ortwo lower alkyl groups, e.g.,

or represents a carbon atom in a 3-5-membered cycloalkyl or heterocyclylring.
 6. The compound of any preceding claim, wherein R⁴ is

wherein V is a direct bond (in which case R⁵ is absent), N, CH, or CCH₃,preferably a bond, N, or CH; W is N, CH, or CCH₃, preferably N or CH,provided that at least one of V and W is N; R⁵ is selected from H andsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, acyl, or ester (thereby forming acarbamate when V is N); and R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently selectedfrom H or alkyl, preferably from H or methyl, or R⁶ and R⁷ takentogether form a one- or two-carbon bridge.
 7. A compound having astructure of Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, orprodrug thereof:

wherein X and Y are independently selected from CR¹⁵ and N, preferablyboth N; Z is selected from CR³ and N, preferably CR³, most preferablyCH; Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl ring or a substituted orunsubstituted heteroaryl ring; L₁ is absent or selected from substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl and heteroalkyl; and J and K are both absent or,independently for each occurrence, are each CR¹⁶; A and B, independentlyfor each occurrence, are CR¹⁶; E is CR¹⁷; if J and K are absent, then Gand M are each independently R¹⁶; if J and K are not absent, then G andM are each independently CR¹⁷; R³ is selected from H, halogen, cyano,and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, acylamino,carbamate, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido; R⁴ isselected from

and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl or heteroaryl ring; R¹⁵,independently for each occurrence, is selected from H, halogen, cyano,and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acylamino, carbamate, sulfonyl,sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido; R¹⁶, independently for eachoccurrence, is selected from H, OH, halogen, cyano, carboxyl, andsubstituted or unsubstituted acyl, alkanol, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, ester, alkylamino, aminoalkyl,alkoxy, alkylthio, acyloxy, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido, amidino,sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, sulfonamide, tetrazolyl, ortrifluoromethylacyl; R¹⁷, independently for each occurrence, is selectedfrom R¹⁶ and H, —CO₂H, —CONH₂, —CONHCH₃, —CON(CH₃)₂, —C(NH₂)═N(OH),—C(NH₂)═NH, —CN, —CH₂OH, —SO₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —C(O)CH₃,

—CH(OH)CH₃, —C(O)CF₃, and —OCH₃, provided that at least one R¹⁷ is H,—CO₂H, —CONH₂, —CONHCH₃, —CON(CH₃)₂, —C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NH₂)═NH, —CN,—CH₂OH, —SO₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —C(O)CH₃,

—CH(OH)CH₃, —C(O)CF₃, or —OCH₃; and R²¹, independently for eachoccurrence, is selected from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,aralkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, orsulfonamide.
 8. The compound of claim 7, wherein at least one R¹⁷represents a moiety selected from —CO₂H, —CONH₂, —CONHCH₃, —CON(CH₃)₂,—C(NH₂)═N(OH), —C(NH₂)═NH, —CN, —CH₂OH, —SO₂NH₂, —CH₂NH₂, —C(O)CH₃,

—CH(OH)CH₃, —C(O)CF₃, or —OCH₃.
 9. The compound of any preceding claim,wherein R⁴ is

wherein V is C(R²¹)₂, O, or NR²¹; and R²⁰ is absent or represents from1-6 substituents on the ring to which it is attached, independentlyselected from substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroaralkyl, cycloalkylalkyl,heterocyclylalkyl, acyl, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, andsulfonamido.
 10. The compound of claim 9, wherein V is NR²¹.
 11. Thecompound of claim 9 or 10, wherein R²⁰ is absent.
 12. The compound ofclaim 9, 10 or 11, wherein R²¹ is H.
 13. A compound of any of claims1-8, wherein R⁴ is

W is N, CH, or CCH₃, preferably N or CH; R⁵ is selected from H andsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, acyl, or ester (thereby forming acarbamate); and R⁶ and R⁷ are each independently selected from H oralkyl, preferably from H or methyl, or R⁶ forms a one- or two-carbon(e.g., CH₂ or CH₂CH₂) bridge to the carbon atom adjacent to R⁷ and NR⁵.14. The compound of claim 13, wherein R⁵ is H.
 15. The compound of claim13 or 14, wherein R⁶ and R⁷ are each methyl.
 16. The compound of claim13 or 14, wherein R⁶ forms a one-carbon (e.g., CH₂) bridge to the carbonatom adjacent to R⁷ and NR⁵.
 17. The compound of any preceding claim,wherein Ar represents a six-membered ring, preferably a phenyl, pyridyl,or pyrimidyl ring.
 18. The compound of claim 17, wherein L₁ is disposedon the para-position of Ar relative to the central bicyclic core. 19.The compound of any preceding claim, wherein L₁ is absent.
 20. Thecompound of any preceding claim, wherein L₁ has a structure

wherein Q is selected from CR¹⁰R¹¹, NR¹², O, S, S(O), and SO₂; R¹⁰ andR¹¹, independently for each occurrence, are selected from H andsubstituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, cyano, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamido; R¹²selected from H and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, amino, acylamino, carbamate, amido,amidino, sulfonyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfonamide; and n is an integer from0-4, wherein any CH₂ subunit of L₁ is optionally substituted with one ortwo lower alkyl groups, e.g.,


21. The compound of any preceding claim, wherein X and Y are each N. 22.The compound of any preceding claim, wherein when J and K are each CR¹⁶,X is selected from N or CH.
 23. The compound of any preceding claim,wherein when J and K are absent, R¹⁷ is selected from —C(NH₂)═NH or—C(NH₂)═N(OH).
 24. The compound of any preceding claim, wherein R⁴includes a moiety with a pK_(a) greater than about 4 for its conjugateacid.
 25. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of anypreceding claim and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or solvent.26. A method of inhibiting BMP-induced phosphorylation of SMAD1/5/8,comprising contacting the cell with a compound of any one of claims1-24.
 27. The method of claim 26, wherein the method treats or preventsa disease or condition in a subject that would benefit by inhibition ofBone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling.
 28. The method of claim 27,wherein the disease or condition is selected from pulmonaryhypertension, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia syndrome, cardiacvalvular malformations, cardiac structural malformations, fibrodysplasiaossificans progressiva, juvenile familial polyposis syndrome,parathyroid disease, cancer, anemia, vascular calcification,atherosclerosis, valve calcification, renal osteodystrophy, inflammatorydisorders, and infections with viruses, bacteria, fungi, tuberculosis,and parasites.
 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the disease orcondition is a cancer selected from breast carcinoma, prostatecarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, bone metastasis, lung metastasis,osteosarcoma, and multiple myeloma.
 30. The method of claim 28, whereinthe disease or condition is an inflammatory disorder such as ankylosingspondylitis.
 31. A method of inducing expansion or differentiation of acell, comprising contacting the cell with a compound of any of claims1-24.
 32. The method of claim 31, wherein the cell is selected from anembryonic stem cell and an adult stem cell.
 33. The method of claim 31or 32, wherein the cell is in vitro.
 34. A method of reducingcirculating levels of ApoB-100 or LDL in a subject, comprisingadministering an effective amount of a compound of any one of claims1-24.
 35. A method of treating hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, orhyperlipoproteinemia in a subject, comprising administering an effectiveamount of a compound of any one of claims 1-24.
 36. The method of claim35, wherein the hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, orhyperlipoproteinemia is congenital hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia,or hyperlipoproteinemia.
 37. The method of claim 36, wherein thehypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, or hyperlipoproteinemia isautosomal dominant hypercholesterolemia (ADH), familialhypercholesterolemia (FH), polygenic hypercholesterolemia, familialcombined hyperlipidemia (FCHL), hyperapobetalipoproteinemia, or smalldense LDL syndrome (LDL phenotype B).
 38. The method of claim 35,wherein the hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, orhyperlipoproteinemia is acquired hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia,or hyperlipoproteinemia.
 39. The method of claim 35, wherein thehypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, or hyperlipoproteinemia isassociated with diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemic diet and/or sedentarylifestyle, obesity, metabolic syndrome, intrinsic or secondary liverdisease, primary biliary cirrhosis or other bile stasis disorders,alcoholism, pancreatitis, nephrotic syndrome, endstage renal disease,hypothyroidism, iatrogenesis due to administration of thiazides,beta-blockers, retinoids, highly active antiretroviral agents, estrogen,progestins, or glucocorticoids.
 40. A method of treating diseases,disorders, or syndromes associated with defects in lipid absorption ormetabolism or caused by hyperlipidemia in a subject, comprisingadministering an effective amount of a compound of any one of claims1-24.
 41. A method of reducing secondary cardiovascular events arisingfrom coronary, cerebral, or peripheral vascular disease in a subject,comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of any one ofclaims 1-24.
 42. A method of preventing cardiovascular disease in asubject with elevated markers of cardiovascular risk, comprisingadministering an effective amount of a compound of any one of claims1-24.
 43. A method of treating diseases, disorders, or syndromesassociated with defects in a fibrilin-2 gene in a subject, comprisingadministering an effective amount of a compound of any one of claims1-24.
 44. The method of claim 43, wherein the disease, disorder orsyndrome is congenital muscular dystrophy.